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V959 DGO

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 DGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 55,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 55,248 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,349 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,591 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 45,578 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,773 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,150 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,575 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 32,573 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 24,722 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 24,722 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,856 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 19,205 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 18,572 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 17,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,056 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V959 DGO is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V959 DGO, 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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V959 DGO is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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