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BD02 VSG

2002 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,917 mi
Last recorded47,917 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 VSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 47,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 46,685 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 44,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 43,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,680 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 41,774 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 41,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 24,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,308 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 16,917 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,313 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 15,313 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,497 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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BD02 VSG is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD02 VSG, 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.

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What year was BD02 VSG registered?

BD02 VSG is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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