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EK51 EBU

2002 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,106 mi
Last recorded27,106 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,883 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,307 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,688 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 22,678 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 10,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,919 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2009 9,914 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 8,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 8,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 8,708 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 8,708 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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EK51 EBU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK51 EBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 EBU registered?

EK51 EBU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is EK51 EBU safe to buy?

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