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T742 RFL

1999 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,491 mi
Last recorded21,491 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki SV65022,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT742 RFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 21,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 20,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,929 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 19,929 miles

Horn not working wire off. (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,639 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 19,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front r/hand fork leg has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 19,487 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 19,487 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 19,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 19,098 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 17,516 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,344 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 16,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,418 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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T742 RFL is a 1999 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T742 RFL, 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 T742 RFL registered?

T742 RFL is a 1999 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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