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W161 ULE

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,282 mi
Last recorded47,282 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 ULE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 47,282 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 47,282 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake light switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,796 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,270 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,092 miles

reflector

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively compression rivits slight movement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear indicators mounted on incorrect number plate no mountings available for indicators

Fail 13 Jul 2020 40,583 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively compression rivits slight movement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear indicators mounted on incorrect number plate no mountings available for indicators

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,230 miles

Rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,858 miles

drive chain dry requires lubrication

front brake discs compression rivits slight movement

front brake lever reserve travel

rear outer brake pad looks low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,560 miles

front brake master cylinder fluid on low level

front wheel rim slight distortion

handle bar end stops missing grips secure

rear brake pads look low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 37,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

N/s + o/s front brake discs some movement visible at fixing bobbins.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,949 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 36,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 36,152 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,152 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 21,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,222 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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W161 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W161 ULE, 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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W161 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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