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W144 VAW

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,353 mi
Last recorded21,353 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 VAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 21,049 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 21,049 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 20,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 20,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 20,127 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,942 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 19,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,611 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,426 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,426 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 19,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,600 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,600 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,578 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 18,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,495 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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W144 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W144 VAW, 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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What year was W144 VAW registered?

W144 VAW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W144 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W144 VAW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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