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LV08 VLN

2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,393 mi
Last recorded29,393 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport13,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK8 Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,393 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing-arm pivot bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fork leg dust corroded and starting to perish.

Nearside Lower Side stand bolt worn.

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 29,389 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing-arm pivot bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Fork leg dust corroded and starting to perish.

Nearside Lower Side stand bolt worn.

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 23,792 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 15,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 15,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Movement in swingarm, axle bolt not torqued correctly (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,597 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 8,597 miles

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 12 Aug 2013 5,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 5,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,590 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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LV08 VLN is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,374 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 SK8 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV08 VLN registered?

LV08 VLN is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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