CarVerify

Free Car Check

W179 SPE

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,825 mi
Last recorded18,825 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 SPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 18,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,782 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 18,624 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 18,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,925 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,735 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 17,735 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,436 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 17,436 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,008 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,696 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 16,686 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 15,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,521 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,779 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,340 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
Full Suzuki SV650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W179 SPE is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W179 SPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W179 SPE?

You can check the full history of W179 SPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W179 SPE registered?

W179 SPE is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W179 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 SPE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W179 SPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W179 SPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.