Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 car check
Is the Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 reliable? We analysed 973 real MOT tests across 211 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8.
Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 208 | 91.3% | 2,975 | 5,076 | 7,946 |
| 2018 | 742 | 89.9% | 4,272 | 7,956 | 13,173 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Last?
Based on 211 Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.3% MOT pass rate from 208 tests
89.9% MOT pass rate from 742 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 208 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 THIS CAR | 90.1% | 973 | 7,076 mi | — yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Kia Rio Gt-line S MHEV S-a | 90.8% | 717 | 19,300 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8Should you buy a used Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8?
The Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.1% across 973 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki Sv 650 X AL8 owner drives around 1,150 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.