Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Sv 650 Am1 (2021)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Suzuki SV 650 AM1 is a reliably robust motorcycle, with an 86.6% first-time MOT pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Only 4% of tested machines have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests this model has genuine structural integrity.

Despite averaging 8,523 miles across the cohort, these bikes rack up just 0.21 failures and 0.8 advisories per vehicle—indicating that when things do go wrong, they're minor niggles rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, check the service history and brake/tyre condition closely, as these account for most of the advisory flags, but mechanically this is a sound buy.

Generally reliable 6.6% above UK average

86.6%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

5,732

typical mileage

3,331–10,931 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.21

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1

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.
📄 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 (99%)	147	86.4%	0.21
Other (1%)	2	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1 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.

3,331

low mileage

5,732

typical

10,931

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Sv 650 Am1 vehicles fall between 3,331 and 10,931 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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