CCM R30 vs Suzuki SV650S

The CCM R30 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki SV650S: 81.5% vs 80.6%, a 0.9-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	CCM R30	Suzuki SV650S
First-time pass rate	81.5%	80.6%
Outright fail rate	9.4%	11.9%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	-6.0 pts	-4.0 pts
Engine size	598cc	645cc
Rank among all models	#3270 of 5428	#3459 of 5428
Median miles at test	6,371	16,958
MOT tests analysed	3,434	84,632
Most common failure	lighting and signalling	lighting and signalling

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	CCM R30	Suzuki SV650S
Lights & signalling	5.9%	5.0%
Brakes	1.2%	4.7%
Steering & suspension	2.7%	2.5%
Tyres & wheels	1.8%	3.0%
Drive system	0.7%	1.2%
Structure & body	1.0%	0.9%
Fuel & exhaust	0.8%	0.8%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	CCM R30	Suzuki SV650S
2013	84.5%	77.9%
2014	79.6%	78.3%
2015	77.9%	78.6%
2016	80.7%	78.9%
2017	84.9%	78.3%
2018	85.4%	80.4%
2019	86.1%	80.0%
2020	86.1%	80.8%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	CCM R30	Suzuki SV650S
0k-10k miles	82.1%	88.2%
10k-20k miles	79.5%	81.6%
20k-30k miles	85.1%	76.9%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

CCM R30 vs Suzuki SV650S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the CCM R30 or the Suzuki SV650S?

The CCM R30 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki SV650S: 81.5% vs 80.6%, a 0.9-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Suzuki SV650S still comes out ahead: -6.0 points vs comparable bikes for the CCM R30, -4.0 for the Suzuki SV650S. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the CCM R30 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 5.9% of CCM R30 MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (2.7%).

What does the Suzuki SV650S fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 5.0% of Suzuki SV650S MOT tests failed on it, then brakes (4.7%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the CCM R30 or the Suzuki SV650S?

At 20k-30k miles the CCM R30 passes first time more often: 85.1% for the CCM R30 vs 76.9% for the Suzuki SV650S.

CCM R30 81.5% pass · 3,434 tests SUZUKI SV650S 80.6% pass · 84.6k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.