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B18 GMG

2000 Suzuki SV650

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,303 mi
Last recorded70,303 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 GMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 70,303 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 70,303 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,637 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,637 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,778 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 66,245 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,993 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,993 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tail light operation

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust fittings

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust clamps

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,581 miles

chain condition

rear tyre condition

Fail 1 Nov 2016 49,581 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain link (6.2.1h)

chain condition

rear tyre condition

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,059 miles

exhaust clamp

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,992 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 35,992 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,490 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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B18 GMG is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,707 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 B18 GMG, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 GMG registered?

B18 GMG is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is B18 GMG safe to buy?

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