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OV51 HWG

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,872 mi
Last recorded57,872 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 HWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 57,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 57,769 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 54,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,622 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,622 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 52,622 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,337 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

clutch cable stiff

oil filter rusty

oil level low

Fail 18 Jan 2016 45,230 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

clutch cable stiff

oil filter rusty

oil level low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,367 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,367 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,177 miles

tyres uneven ware

Pass 6 Feb 2012 22,705 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,038 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,006 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,472 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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OV51 HWG is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV51 HWG, 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 OV51 HWG registered?

OV51 HWG is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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