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GK52 SVX

2002 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,631 mi
Last recorded52,631 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 SVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 52,631 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure mudguard (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 52,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 50,436 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 48,698 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 46,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,026 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,919 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,311 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,493 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 28,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside 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)

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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GK52 SVX is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK52 SVX, 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 GK52 SVX registered?

GK52 SVX is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is GK52 SVX safe to buy?

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