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AF02 VLC

2002 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,415 mi
Last recorded24,415 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 VLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 24,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,925 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 23,925 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 21,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,788 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,950 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,002 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 20,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 18,505 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 16,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,618 miles

after market exhaust fitted, noise level fine

Pass 28 May 2014 16,548 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,265 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,162 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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AF02 VLC is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 VLC registered?

AF02 VLC is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is AF02 VLC safe to buy?

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