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VE02 TSV

2002 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,091 mi
Last recorded25,091 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 TSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 25,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 23,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 18,332 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 18,332 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,057 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,057 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 19,057 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,057 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 19,057 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 19,056 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

gear pedal damaged

no front mudgaurd fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,440 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 16,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,855 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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VE02 TSV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,300 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 VE02 TSV, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE02 TSV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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