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KR02 BSV

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,253 mi
Last recorded51,253 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 BSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,258 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 46,237 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 46,237 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 42,197 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 42,174 miles

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,953 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 29,952 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,625 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,155 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 13,133 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,989 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 7,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,382 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 5,382 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,747 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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KR02 BSV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KR02 BSV, 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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KR02 BSV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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