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W178 ULX

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,602 mi
Last recorded13,602 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 ULX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,602 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 13,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Slight run out on rear brake

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,373 miles

Slight run out on rear brake

Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,187 miles

Front brake slightly binding

Gear select securing device missing

Rear brake slightly binding

Upper fairing slightly rubbing choke control on full steering lock

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,944 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre starting to perish in tread

o/s front footrest slightly loose

Pass 24 May 2010 11,762 miles

o/s footrest slightly loose

o/s front brake compensator partially siezed

Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,785 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 8,294 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

f/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,294 miles

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

f/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2007 6,671 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake rubbing †rear brake pedal welded

Pass 24 Jun 2005 6,526 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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W178 ULX is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W178 ULX, 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 W178 ULX registered?

W178 ULX is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W178 ULX safe to buy?

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