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BK08 SXA

2008 Suzuki SV650

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,115 mi
Last recorded51,115 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,115 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,154 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,139 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,604 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 38,604 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,669 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,669 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 24,664 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 24,664 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 11,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 9,519 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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BK08 SXA is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,559 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 BK08 SXA, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 SXA registered?

BK08 SXA is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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