SUZUKI SV 650 SX
Pass rate over time
The SV 650 SX's first-time pass rate has fallen 20.3 points since 2006, 84.6% to 64.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage SV 650 SX passes first time 85.1% of the time; by 30k that's 90.0%.
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 SX
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
47 | 32.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
39 | 26.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
19 | 13.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
10 | 6.9 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 4.1 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 4.1 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
6 | 4.1 |
| body and structure |
|
5 | 3.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 2.8 |
| driving controls |
|
3 | 2.1 |
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 SX beats 1 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 SX.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1999 (79.2% pass). Weakest: 1999 (79.2%).
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.