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LC08 MTY

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,588 mi
Last recorded44,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 44,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 42,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 41,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 39,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,996 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 38,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 38,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 37,854 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 37,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 36,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,722 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2015 29,314 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,061 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 22,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 22,305 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,318 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 15,318 miles

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

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

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

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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LC08 MTY is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC08 MTY, 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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What year was LC08 MTY registered?

LC08 MTY is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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