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HG06 BYA

2006 Suzuki SV650

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

35,535 mi
Last recorded35,535 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SV65016,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 BYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,535 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 35,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,258 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 29,763 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component rubbing on insecurerear mudguard (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure rubbing tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,050 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot,links starting to sieze (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 29,050 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight spot,links starting to sieze (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,725 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 25,725 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,108 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,819 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 23,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 22,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,607 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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HG06 BYA is a 2006 Suzuki SV650 in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 16,028 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 HG06 BYA, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG06 BYA is a 2006 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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