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LY08 FNS

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,564 mi
Last recorded37,564 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FNS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 37,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 36,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 34,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front not returning

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

end exhaust damage

exhaust slightly loose

front brake travel

led bulb out on rear light

play in shockers front

rear brake lever bent

Fail 24 Oct 2020 32,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

end exhaust damage

exhaust slightly loose

front brake travel

led bulb out on rear light

play in shockers front

rear brake lever bent

Pass 27 Apr 2019 25,703 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damping effect requirements only just met (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 20,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 14,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 14,423 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 12,335 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 12,283 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 10,816 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 10,816 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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LY08 FNS is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY08 FNS, 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 LY08 FNS registered?

LY08 FNS is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is LY08 FNS safe to buy?

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