Suzuki SV650
Real ownership data from 25,359 UK SV650 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SV650 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | major | 9.8% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 7% |
| Corrosion | major | 3.4% |
| Brakes | major | 3.1% |
| Fork seals | fail | 2.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.8% |
| Fluid leaks | dangerous | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
SV650 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 177 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 108 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 263 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 357 | 5,794 mi | 2,071 | 88.26% |
| 2022 | 442 | 5,962 mi | 1,415 | 90.29% |
| 2021 | 287 | 8,635 mi | 1,806 | 90.82% |
| 2020 | 386 | 8,831 mi | 1,504 | 90.87% |
| 2019 | 498 | 10,822 mi | 1,446 | 89.36% |
| 2018 | 540 | 13,273 mi | 1,629 | 88.23% |
| 2017 | 440 | 15,241 mi | 1,554 | 90.48% |
| 2016 | 509 | 15,257 mi | 1,398 | 88.2% |
| 2015 | 22 | 4,986 mi | 542 | 84.48% |
| 2014 | 38 | 15,241 mi | 1,191 | 84.46% |
| 2013 | 180 | 17,063 mi | 1,318 | 87.24% |
| 2012 | 148 | 22,070 mi | 1,638 | 82.68% |
| 2011 | 201 | 21,904 mi | 1,822 | 84.69% |
| 2010 | 290 | 21,980 mi | 1,590 | 82.54% |
| 2009 | 617 | 21,098 mi | 1,573 | 82.88% |
| 2008 | 886 | 21,800 mi | 1,422 | 81.53% |
| 2007 | 1,431 | 21,710 mi | 1,402 | 80.98% |
SV650 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki SV650?
Across 25,359 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are fuel system (9.8% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (7% of all recorded faults), corrosion (3.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki SV650?
The median Suzuki SV650 in the UK has covered 21,922 miles, and typically rides about 1,326 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,569 and 33,149 miles.
Is the Suzuki SV650 reliable?
81.84% of Suzuki SV650 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 25,359 Suzuki SV650 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.