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EJ08 BWC

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,249 mi
Last recorded32,249 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 32,249 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 30,434 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 28,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 26,464 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 24,891 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small side play in swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 24,884 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small side play in swing arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,029 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 23,020 miles

Rear Brake component modification unsafe no pressure on rear brake>not working (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 21,121 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,491 miles

front exhaust clamp is brokern and rattling

rear brake lamp switch requires adjustment

Pass 21 Jul 2014 15,961 miles

The right fron inner brake pad has just under 2mm of friction thickness.

The right handle bar has litttle clearance to the tank on a full right lock. (Bar possibly bent.)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,000 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 8,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,535 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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EJ08 BWC is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ08 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 BWC registered?

EJ08 BWC is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 BWC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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