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EX56 VEL

2006 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,256 mi
Last recorded59,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SV65016,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 58,085 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,176 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 43,555 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,299 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,048 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,048 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 27,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,589 miles

front tyre worn out of shape

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,227 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 14,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 14,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 14,435 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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EX56 VEL is a 2006 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX56 VEL, 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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What year was EX56 VEL registered?

EX56 VEL is a 2006 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EX56 VEL safe to buy?

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