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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SVs year 2018

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mot history
Pass percent:88.49%
(The average a petrol SUZUKI SV year 2018 passes without issue)
Based on:1,824 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment62
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))26
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))19
Registration plate lamp issues18
Registration plate issues13
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))11
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))9
Horn not working (7.7 (a))8
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))7
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))4
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))3
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))3
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))3
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))2
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))2
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Front Wheel excessively distorted (L/H Side Bead Rim Buckled) (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (L/H Bead Rim Distorted and Wheel Has Over 2mm Runout) (5.2.2 (c) (ii))1
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))1
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))1
Footrest insecure Footrest fractured across half of the mount and likely to fail. (6.2.12 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake pedal has to be pressed to near the maximum travel to begin to apply the rear brake. (1.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Footrest insecure Securing clip missing. (6.2.12 (a))1
Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Front Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))1
Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached rear tail pod lose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Front Upper Brake lever insecure brake lever (front) loose - tightened to secure (1.1.2 (e) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect l.e.d bulb . (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Aftermarket headlamp, does not have cut off on beam. (4.1.2 (c))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Front Brake component insecure pad retaining r clip (1.1.21 (c))1
Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Rear swing arm, near side bearing (5.3.3 (d))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated Clutch leaver snapped of (6.2.7 (b))1
Front Brake fluid contaminated very dark (1.8 (a))1
Rear Brake fluid contaminated very dark (1.8 (a))1
Handlebar excessively deformed bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Rear Rear reflector missing PRS -Replaced (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))1
Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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