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GK02 OCW

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,233 mi
Last recorded20,233 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 OCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 20,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,915 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 18,915 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 18,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,650 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,650 miles

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

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 18,650 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlight flashes with indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecure

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 18,650 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Chain guard missing ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,396 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 16,396 miles

Front Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure cracked footpeg hanger fractured (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,706 miles

front tyre misshaped

travel on front brake lever

Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,917 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 9,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,558 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 7,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2007 5,911 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 5,879 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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)

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 4,485 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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GK02 OCW is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK02 OCW, 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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What year was GK02 OCW registered?

GK02 OCW is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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