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T159 KUJ

1999 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

286 mi
Last recorded286 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki SV65022,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 KUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 286 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020
Pass 15 Jul 2019
Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,338 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,904 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,638 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp main beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,400 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 44,669 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 44,659 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear brake foot lever repaired with a bolt, brake still works correctly

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,544 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 11,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 10,729 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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T159 KUJ is a 1999 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 22,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T159 KUJ, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T159 KUJ registered?

T159 KUJ is a 1999 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T159 KUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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