SUZUKI SV 650 SL1
Pass rate over time
The SV 650 SL1's first-time pass rate has risen 1.7 points since 2015, 88.6% to 90.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SV 650 SL1 passes first time 97.3% of the time; by 20k that's 60.5%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a SV 650 SL1
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
18 | 32.1 |
| brakes |
|
12 | 21.4 |
| suspension |
|
5 | 8.9 |
| tyres |
|
4 | 7.1 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 7.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 5.4 |
| steering |
|
3 | 5.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 5.4 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 3.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 3.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the SV 650 SL1 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the SV 650 SL1.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2011 (85.5% pass). Weakest: 2012 (81.0%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.