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OY02 VKX

2002 Suzuki SV650

Grey Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

28,888 mi
Last recorded28,888 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 28,888 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 28,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2016

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 May 2016

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,768 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 23,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 23,742 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

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

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

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

no no plate light fitted (FAIL)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,435 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 23,422 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,124 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 15,124 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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OY02 VKX is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Grey with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 OY02 VKX, 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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OY02 VKX is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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