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W208 RBU

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

21,061 mi
Last recorded21,061 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 RBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,061 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 21,061 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 20,833 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 20,833 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 20,631 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 20,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 20,379 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 19,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 19,899 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 19,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake slight binding

nearside front foot rest has slight movement

offside front foot rest has slight movement

Fail 13 Mar 2015 19,232 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

nearside front foot rest has slight movement

offside front foot rest has slight movement

Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,288 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,006 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 10,005 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 8,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,533 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 6,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 6,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 5,829 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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W208 RBU is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W208 RBU, 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 W208 RBU registered?

W208 RBU is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W208 RBU safe to buy?

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