Suzuki Sv (2016)
2016 Suzuki Sv
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Sv. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Suzuki SV passes its MOT on first attempt 92.8% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—which suggests these are well-maintained machines. Dangerous defects have appeared in 14.5% of test records, which is moderate and not a major red flag for buyers.
These SVs are running at just 11,464 miles on average, which is unusually low for eight-year-old bikes and indicates light use or good preservation by owners. With only 0.48 failures and 2.6 advisories per vehicle on average, expect minimal repair surprises—but do get a pre-purchase inspection to check brake condition and suspension wear, the most common advisory items on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2016 Suzuki Sv
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Suzuki Sv 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 2016 Suzuki Sv vehicles fall between 4,579 and 15,156 miles.
2016 Suzuki Sv — Still on the Road
72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Suzuki Sv
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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31.7%
Exhaust noisy
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30%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.1%
Drive chain slightly loose
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16.4%
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16.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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13.2%
Headlamp aim too low
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10.4%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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