Honda XL600 VH vs Suzuki SV650S

The Suzuki SV650S passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda XL600 VH: 80.6% vs 78.9%, a 1.7-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

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

Metric	Honda XL600 VH	Suzuki SV650S
First-time pass rate	78.9%	80.6%
Outright fail rate	12.9%	11.9%
Median miles at test	35,071	16,958
MOT tests analysed	3,161	84,632
Most common failure	brakes	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.

HONDA XL600 VH 78.9% pass · 3,161 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.