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SV02 HWT

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,833 mi
Last recorded28,833 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 HWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 28,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2022 28,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 27,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,334 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 27,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling another component hitting exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 25,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,797 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 25,797 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,567 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 25,562 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,077 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 22,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 22,579 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,313 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 21,313 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 20,173 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,183 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 15,183 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,840 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 HWT is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

SV02 HWT is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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