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HV08 HRU

2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK7

Orange Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,955 mi
Last recorded36,955 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK717,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 HRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK7
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,955 miles

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,807 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 35,807 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside offside (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 33,978 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 33,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,869 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 30,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,066 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 26,066 miles

Front Direction indicators not working nearside offside (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 20,256 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 20,251 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,111 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

levels in brake ciups not clearly visable

Pass 10 Apr 2014 14,113 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 14,113 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 9,281 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 9,281 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,237 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK7?

Based on 1,365 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,190
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
Drive chain excessively loose 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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HV08 HRU is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK7 in Orange with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 17,908 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 Sv 650 SK7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 HRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV08 HRU registered?

HV08 HRU is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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