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SV02 BPU

2002 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,507 mi
Last recorded29,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 BPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 29,507 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 29,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 26,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp not working

engine oil level below minimum

Fail 25 Oct 2021 26,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect main beam is in position of high beam/high beam is in position of low beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect main beam is in position of high beam/high beam is in position of low beam (4.1.2 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected revs increase when turning right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp not working

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 22,696 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 22,696 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 19,119 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 16,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,324 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,057 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 7,057 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 6,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 6,130 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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SV02 BPU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV02 BPU, 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 SV02 BPU registered?

SV02 BPU is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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