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GK51 RTU

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,350 mi
Last recorded1,350 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 RTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 1,350 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 1,349 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 741 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 47,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,172 miles

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 47,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Front Upper front radiator is slighty loose but not affecting steering

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,172 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear silencer isn't standard but not emmiting excess noise

Fail 30 May 2018 47,172 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear has a sport silencer but not emitting any loudness

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 47,172 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,441 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 43,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 24,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,756 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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GK51 RTU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GK51 RTU, 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 GK51 RTU registered?

GK51 RTU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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