MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
2x repairs to rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
horn slightly affected by lights
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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
Chain guard missing
Damage to fuel cap, but fuel leak not possible
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
noise from front wheel?
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
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
right hand head lamp is dim
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
right hand head lamp is dim
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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))
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))
Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?
Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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