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DS02 PLV

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 PLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 61,441 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,223 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 56,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 47,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened brake pads and caliper corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 47,315 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 43,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 39,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 37,688 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,205 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 28,205 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Lower Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,556 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,540 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 16,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 12,923 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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DS02 PLV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DS02 PLV, 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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DS02 PLV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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