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W139 NHC

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 NHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 8,522 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 7,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 7,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 4,743 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 4,740 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 2,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2013
Fail 3 May 2013

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 May 2012 21,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2012

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear passenger foot rests have been removed

rear passenger seat has been removed and cannot be tested.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,096 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear passenger foot rests have been removed

rear passenger seat has been removed and cannot be tested.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,535 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2008 20,535 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,529 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 19,431 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,946 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 May 2005 16,410 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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W139 NHC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,707 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 W139 NHC, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W139 NHC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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