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V833 FAW

2004 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

31,802 mi
Last recorded31,802 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 FAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 31,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 30,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,841 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 28,841 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 25,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 25,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,533 miles

Offside Rear aftermarket pipe fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,860 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower bushings have slight play off load. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,519 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 8,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 7,816 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 7,816 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 7,811 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 7,811 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 7,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 7,703 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 7,703 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 7,294 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 5,513 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,513 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 4,308 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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V833 FAW is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 V833 FAW, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V833 FAW is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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