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VU52 JHX

2002 Suzuki SV650

Gold Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,645 mi
Last recorded34,645 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 JHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 34,645 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,425 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 30,167 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,958 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 26,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,120 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,120 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,968 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 15,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 13,391 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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VU52 JHX is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Gold with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VU52 JHX, 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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What year was VU52 JHX registered?

VU52 JHX is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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