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W196 XDL

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 XDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,229 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 41,229 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,628 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. dent in rim (4.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% back light (1.1.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 36,628 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. dent in rim (4.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 50% back light (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,793 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 32,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 12,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 12,706 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 10,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 7,901 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 7,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,476 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 6,476 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 6,285 miles

Number plate may be ilegal.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 6,274 miles

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

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

Number plate may be ilegal.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 4,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,237 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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W196 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W196 XDL, 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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W196 XDL is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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