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V831 FBD

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,117 mi
Last recorded27,117 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV831 FBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 27,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 26,194 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 26,194 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,417 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 23,417 miles

Stop lamp not working rear lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,845 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 22,814 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,990 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 20,990 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 16,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,243 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 14,229 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,355 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 13,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,772 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,824 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2006 11,815 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

after market exhaust fitted

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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V831 FBD is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V831 FBD, 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 V831 FBD registered?

V831 FBD is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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