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V142 LGW

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,097 mi
Last recorded49,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 LGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 49,097 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 49,085 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to oil on discs and pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak from oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak from oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated oil ingress from fork seals (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 46,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 46,250 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,094 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,716 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,822 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 40,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,597 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 39,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 37,512 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,986 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 33,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,470 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,798 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,389 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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V142 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,707 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 V142 LGW, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V142 LGW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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