Husqvarna SM 510 R
Real ownership data from 130 UK SM 510 R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SM 510 R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 22.4% |
| Other | major | 8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.3% |
| Suspension | major | 1.4% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 0.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 0.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
SM 510 R mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 4,074 mi | 267 | 78.18% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4,302 mi | 244 | 97.87% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3,117 mi | 122 | 70.37% |
| 2008 | 29 | 4,178 mi | 314 | 80.13% |
| 2007 | 35 | 3,485 mi | 272 | 78.44% |
| 2006 | 16 | 2,727 mi | 133 | 82.35% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3,022 mi | 425 | 82.96% |
SM 510 R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna SM 510 R?
Across 130 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (22.4% of all recorded faults), other (8% of all recorded faults), brakes (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna SM 510 R?
The median Husqvarna SM 510 R in the UK has covered 3,600 miles, and typically rides about 295 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,062 and 6,025 miles.
Is the Husqvarna SM 510 R reliable?
81.26% of Husqvarna SM 510 R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.86 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 130 Husqvarna SM 510 R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.