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GK02 VGA

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,326 mi
Last recorded42,326 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 42,326 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 40,540 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 40,540 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 40,258 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 40,258 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 40,084 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect Incorrect details (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 37,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 37,164 miles

Slight scoring on rear disc

Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,358 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear foot peg damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,640 miles

Nearside Footrest rubber slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Slight wear in brake disc mount bobbins

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

Offside Front Slight wear in brake disc mount bobbins

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,904 miles

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

front caliper slightly misalinged but not affecting the operation

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,777 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,777 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 34,623 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,623 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,531 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,243 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 VGA is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VGA, 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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GK02 VGA is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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