Suzuki Sfv 650 L0 (2011)
2011 Suzuki Sfv 650 L0
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2011 Suzuki Sfv 650 L0. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Suzuki SFV 650 is a middling performer: its 73.8% first-time pass rate sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these bikes have recorded dangerous defects during their test history—a serious concern for a used purchase. The petrol engines show a 73.2% pass rate, consistent with the cohort average, suggesting no particular fuel variant advantage.
These bikes are racking up reasonable mileage for their age (median 12,486 miles), yet they're still generating nearly one failure per vehicle on average along with 4.1 advisories each, pointing to wear-related maintenance issues creeping in. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the bike's brake and suspension systems, since those dangerous defects are the outlier risk here.
What to check before buying a 2011 Suzuki Sfv 650 L0
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 120 | 73.2% | 0.99 |
| Other (3%) | 4 | 91.3% | 0.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Suzuki Sfv 650 L0 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Suzuki Sfv 650 L0 vehicles fall between 7,272 and 19,251 miles.
2011 Suzuki Sfv 650 L0 — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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