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BF52 OES

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,757 mi
Last recorded47,757 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 OES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 47,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 44,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,709 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 40,709 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,848 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 36,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,199 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 34,186 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2014 34,179 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,400 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 32,400 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,815 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 31,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2009 25,175 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 25,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 20,978 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 5,831 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 5,542 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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BF52 OES is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF52 OES, 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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BF52 OES is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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