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OU06 EFC

2006 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,048 mi
Last recorded35,048 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SV65016,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 EFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 35,048 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 35,041 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Must Be 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 29,812 miles

Rear Suspect indicator incorrectly positioned

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 28,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 28,597 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 27,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,304 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 27,302 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,620 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Feb 2018 26,618 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 24,802 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,356 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 23,356 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 13,783 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 13,781 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)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,576 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 9,576 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,386 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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OU06 EFC is a 2006 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 16,028 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 OU06 EFC, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU06 EFC registered?

OU06 EFC is a 2006 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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