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R40 PCH

2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,749 mi
Last recorded28,749 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport13,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 PCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK8 Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 21,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 21,149 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,209 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 18,209 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 14,584 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 14,584 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 13,714 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 10,206 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,780 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 4,780 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 4,439 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
1,066
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Horn not working 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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R40 PCH is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,374 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 Sv 650 SK8 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R40 PCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R40 PCH registered?

R40 PCH is a 2008 Suzuki Sv 650 SK8 Sport, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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