Husqvarna SM610
Real ownership data from 79 UK SM610 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SM610 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 20.3% |
| Other | fail | 7.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 4.1% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
SM610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11 | 14,265 mi | 2,762 | 80.36% |
| 2000 | 32 | 7,785 mi | 282 | 84% |
| 1999 | 13 | 10,803 mi | 1,595 | 73.85% |
| 1998 | 5 | 13,400 mi | 740 | 69.23% |
SM610 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna SM610?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20.3% of all recorded faults), other (7.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna SM610?
The median Husqvarna SM610 in the UK has covered 7,859 miles, and typically rides about 496 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,427 and 15,241 miles.
Is the Husqvarna SM610 reliable?
80.34% of Husqvarna SM610 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Husqvarna SM610 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.