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BX55 VCM

2006 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SV65016,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,191 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 49,144 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 45,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Suspension Linkage Seized (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,365 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 43,365 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,409 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 32,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe to joining pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 160/60/17 diablo (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low head lamp not fitted correctly to fairing or bent fairing stay (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe to joining pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 160/60/17 diablo (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,850 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 31,850 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,205 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,191 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,025 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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BX55 VCM is a 2006 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BX55 VCM, 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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BX55 VCM is a 2006 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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