Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Velocette MSS 500 vs Suzuki SV650S
The Velocette MSS 500 passes its MOT first time more often than the Suzuki SV650S: 91.4% vs 80.6%, a 10.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Velocette MSS 500 | Suzuki SV650S |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.4% | 80.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Engine size | 500cc | 645cc |
| Median miles at test | 18,703 | 16,958 |
| MOT tests analysed | 116 | 84,632 |
| Most common failure | tyres and wheels | 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.
Pass rate by mileage
first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test
| Mileage | Velocette MSS 500 | Suzuki SV650S |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 94.6% | 88.2% |
| 20k-30k miles | 91.2% | 76.9% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.