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V198 JDW

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,977 mi
Last recorded74,977 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 JDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,977 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,977 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,983 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 71,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 69,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,305 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 56,714 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 52,525 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2012 44,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 44,776 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 14,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2009 14,615 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 3,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,979 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 2,856 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,699 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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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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V198 JDW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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