Suzuki SV650
Real ownership data from 25,182 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 0.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 0.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 0.4% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 0.4% |
| Electrical | major | 0.3% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 0.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.3% |
| Other | major | 0.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fork seals.
SV650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 108 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 262 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 357 | 5,549 mi | 2,074 | 87.88% |
| 2022 | 437 | 5,554 mi | 1,496 | 89.8% |
| 2021 | 287 | 8,051 mi | 1,824 | 90.89% |
| 2020 | 386 | 8,466 mi | 1,494 | 91.23% |
| 2019 | 497 | 10,134 mi | 1,442 | 89.25% |
| 2018 | 538 | 13,132 mi | 1,629 | 88.29% |
| 2017 | 440 | 15,166 mi | 1,554 | 90.55% |
| 2016 | 505 | 15,180 mi | 1,406 | 88.2% |
| 2015 | 22 | 4,986 mi | 542 | 84.48% |
| 2014 | 38 | 15,241 mi | 1,122 | 84.72% |
| 2013 | 179 | 16,930 mi | 1,432 | 87.17% |
| 2012 | 148 | 22,070 mi | 1,638 | 82.76% |
| 2011 | 201 | 21,777 mi | 1,816 | 84.78% |
| 2010 | 290 | 21,980 mi | 1,590 | 82.67% |
| 2009 | 617 | 21,055 mi | 1,574 | 82.87% |
| 2008 | 883 | 21,580 mi | 1,430 | 81.45% |
| 2007 | 1,429 | 21,618 mi | 1,402 | 81.02% |
SV650 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki SV650?
Across 25,182 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (0.9% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (0.4% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (0.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Suzuki SV650?
The median Suzuki SV650 in the UK has covered 21,878 miles, and typically rides about 1,328 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,526 and 33,074 miles.
Is the Suzuki SV650 reliable?
81.82% of Suzuki SV650 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.93 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 25,182 Suzuki SV650 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.