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HD08 CNJ

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 CNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,524 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 60,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose silencer sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,902 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,462 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkages have slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering head bearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 43,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick front r/h (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkages have slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering head bearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,336 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 22,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,418 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 9,775 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,775 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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HD08 CNJ is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,559 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 HD08 CNJ, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HD08 CNJ is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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