MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal pivot slightly tight Slightly notchy (1.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight Tight and kinked links (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake pedal pivot slightly tight Slightly notchy (1.1.1 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight Tight and kinked links (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cylinder head leak (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight run out on disc (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Slight misting to stancheon (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?
Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V198 JDW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V198 JDW, 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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What year was V198 JDW registered?
V198 JDW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 January 2000.
Is V198 JDW safe to buy?
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