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2000 Suzuki Sv MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Sv models manufactured in 2000, based on 40 real MOT test results.

82.5%
Pass Rate
17.5%
Fail Rate
40
Total Tests
48,899
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2000 Suzuki Sv MOT Analysis

The 2000 Suzuki Sv has an MOT pass rate of 82.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,899 miles on the odometer. With a 17.5% failure rate, the 2000 Sv is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2000 Suzuki Sv is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 5.0% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 2.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (40 tests)

Top failures specific to 2000 models only. The overall Sv page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 5.0%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres5.0%2
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments2.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 48,899 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres1.02% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.51% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres1.025.0%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.512.5%1

Mileage Statistics

48,899
Mean
21,988
Median
17,021
25th Percentile
88,050
75th Percentile
3.58% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2000 Suzuki Sv has an MOT pass rate of 82.5% based on 40 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 48,899 miles on the odometer. With a 17.5% failure rate, the 2000 Sv is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2000 Suzuki Sv, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 48,899 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 5.0% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on 2000 Suzuki Sv models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 2000 Suzuki Sv models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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