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VX08 OJA

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,093 mi
Last recorded17,093 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 OJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 17,093 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 16,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 16,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 16,386 miles

Front tubeless valve starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe noisey

Rear tubeless valve starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,220 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear slight play in rear swinging arm bearings

Fail 10 Jul 2017 15,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear slight play in rear swinging arm bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,229 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 13,221 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,352 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 11,352 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,942 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 10,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,629 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,638 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 5,677 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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VX08 OJA is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,559 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 VX08 OJA, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX08 OJA registered?

VX08 OJA is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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