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V161 DUJ

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

17,554 mi
Last recorded17,554 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 DUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 17,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,877 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 16,496 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 16,496 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 16,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 15,752 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 13,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,741 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,204 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 11,371 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 11,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,814 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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V161 DUJ is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V161 DUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V161 DUJ registered?

V161 DUJ is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V161 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V161 DUJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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