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W189 HPV

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,837 mi
Last recorded49,837 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 43,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,919 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 36,763 miles

alloy parts starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2018 34,307 miles

Front slight corrosion to front shocks

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,258 miles

Front front fork shocks starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jun 2017 33,258 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front front fork shocks starting to corrode

motor cycle slightley unkept

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,414 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 32,414 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,603 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,603 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre has slight ridge on tread

reartyre flatened in centre and tread getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,606 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 30,606 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

drive chain slightly dry

very slight front brake bind

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,830 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,435 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,555 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,555 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 5,992 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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W189 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W189 HPV, 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 W189 HPV registered?

W189 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W189 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 HPV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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