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BG56 VBX

2006 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,441 mi
Last recorded52,441 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SV65016,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,439 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,485 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,477 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,855 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 35,855 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 35,853 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 21,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 21,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 21,138 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,770 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 16,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,468 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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BG56 VBX is a 2006 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 16,028 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 BG56 VBX, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG56 VBX is a 2006 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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