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CV08 XPL

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

942 mi
Last recorded942 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 942 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 91 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021
Pass 4 May 2019 11,690 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,050 miles

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

rear underinflated// rectified

Fail 26 Mar 2018 11,050 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear underinflated// rectified

Fail 16 Feb 2018 11,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 8,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 7,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 5,386 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 4,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 3,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 3,321 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 3,321 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 3,109 miles

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

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

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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CV08 XPL is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 XPL, 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 CV08 XPL registered?

CV08 XPL is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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