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VU02 TJV

2002 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

55,064 mi
Last recorded55,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 55,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 55,063 miles

Central Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 55,055 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 54,968 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 54,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,572 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 54,572 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,309 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 51,898 miles

2x repairs to rear tyre

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

horn slightly affected by lights

Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,344 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,500 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear change links worn/loose may cause gearchange fault

lower exhaust clamp missing, but joint not leaking at this time

n/side light on lower limit but o/side on upper limit advise readjusting

Pass 19 Oct 2013 45,833 miles

Chain guard missing

Damage to fuel cap, but fuel leak not possible

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

noise from front wheel?

Fail 10 Oct 2013 45,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Chain guard missing

Damage to fuel cap, but fuel leak not possible

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 44,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,934 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

right hand head lamp is dim

Fail 29 Jun 2012 41,934 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

right hand head lamp is dim

Pass 16 May 2011 25,631 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 May 2010 19,654 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 19,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 16,815 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 13,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,318 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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VU02 TJV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VU02 TJV, 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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VU02 TJV is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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