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NK51 TAY

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,390 mi
Last recorded47,390 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 TAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 47,390 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,312 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN GEAR LEVER PIVIOT

Fail 8 Apr 2023 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT PLAY IN GEAR LEVER PIVIOT

Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,973 miles

slight play in gear linkage

Fail 18 Aug 2021 46,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in gear linkage

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 46,844 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,523 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 38,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 33,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust clamp missing

rear number plate support loose

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 17,984 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 16,059 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 16,059 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 14,521 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 12,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,193 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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NK51 TAY is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NK51 TAY, 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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What year was NK51 TAY registered?

NK51 TAY is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is NK51 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 TAY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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