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V48 PBM

1999 Suzuki Sv 650 Sy

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,543 mi
Last recorded42,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Sv 650 Sy21,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 PBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 Sy
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,543 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc showing signs of light to moderate wear with light surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn close to the maximum (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,236 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn with light to moderate surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,684 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc showing light to moderate signs of wear with surface scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,528 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 39,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,345 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch out of adjustment - PRS (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,918 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,030 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,406 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 26,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,121 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,073 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,715 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 Sy?

Based on 2,115 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
857
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 25
Drive chain excessively loose 15
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V48 PBM is a 1999 Suzuki Sv 650 Sy in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Sv 650 Sy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,915 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 Sv 650 Sy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V48 PBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 Sy typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 Sy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V48 PBM registered?

V48 PBM is a 1999 Suzuki Sv 650 Sy, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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