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SG52 VRE

2002 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,536 mi
Last recorded23,536 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 23,536 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low. 120/60/17 Pirelli Gran Turismo (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 23,536 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Stop lamp staying on when control 2 released. (Rear brake pedal) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low. 120/60/17 Pirelli Gran Turismo (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right exhaust pipe joint has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front No lamps operating for right headlamp.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 23,173 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 23,135 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 22,552 miles

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

Central Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect front suspension has reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,955 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 21,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 20,326 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 18,451 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 18,451 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 14,575 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2015 11,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 5,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,493 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,476 miles

front tyre wear

Pass 27 Oct 2007 5,406 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 4,993 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,124 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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SG52 VRE is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG52 VRE, 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 SG52 VRE registered?

SG52 VRE is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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