Husqvarna SM610S
Real ownership data from 315 UK SM610S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SM610S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 9.5% |
| Tyres | fail | 8.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 7.5% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5.1% |
| Electrical | major | 4.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is wheels.
SM610S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 | 6,013 mi | 416 | 73.04% |
| 2008 | 31 | 7,775 mi | 607 | 76.14% |
| 2007 | 37 | 8,167 mi | 542 | 82.71% |
| 2006 | 41 | 6,343 mi | 516 | 77.83% |
| 2005 | 49 | 5,436 mi | 348 | 76% |
| 2004 | 14 | 8,164 mi | — | 87.39% |
| 2002 | 35 | 12,661 mi | 832 | 79.17% |
| 2001 | 41 | 12,495 mi | 704 | 75.26% |
| 2000 | 38 | 10,753 mi | 1,318 | 80.91% |
| 1999 | 6 | 18,123 mi | 1,050 | 86.49% |
SM610S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Husqvarna SM610S?
Across 315 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (9.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.2% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (7.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Husqvarna SM610S?
The median Husqvarna SM610S in the UK has covered 8,167 miles, and typically rides about 538 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,902 and 13,700 miles.
Is the Husqvarna SM610S reliable?
78.67% of Husqvarna SM610S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.14 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 315 Husqvarna SM610S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.