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GU52 RYW

2002 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,592 mi
Last recorded37,592 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 RYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 37,480 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 36,960 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 35,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,647 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 25,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,887 miles

front brakes dragging on

Fail 30 Apr 2018 24,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

front brakes dragging on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 24,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate lamp (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,495 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 21,495 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,378 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,001 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,106 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,290 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 17,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,147 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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GU52 RYW is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU52 RYW, 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 GU52 RYW registered?

GU52 RYW is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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