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W181 DWC

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,181 mi
Last recorded42,181 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 DWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 42,181 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 42,173 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 39,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 33,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear tyre valves perrished

head bearings slightly notchy

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear number plate condition

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight bind when front wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Fail 1 Aug 2016 26,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight bind when front wheel is turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 25 Jul 2015 24,605 miles

1.slight leak on rear shock absorber 2.slight damage to number plate

Fail 25 Jul 2015 24,604 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

1.slight leak on rear shock absorber 2.slight damage to number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 12,938 miles

rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 7,482 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,172 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 4,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 4,207 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 4,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 3,763 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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W181 DWC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue 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 W181 DWC, 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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W181 DWC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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