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W218 AKM

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,802 mi
Last recorded42,802 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 AKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated clamp missing from collector joint, slight leak, not enough to fail (7.1.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect soft rear suspension (2.4.A.3b)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,802 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all four indicators too fast (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp switch insecure throttle unit/headlight switch loose on handlebar (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from rear brake operation, light works at end of travel, but not every time. (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated clamp missing from collector joint, slight leak, not enough to fail (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect soft rear suspension (2.4.A.3b)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

rear tyre punctured ,flat.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,650 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

n/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,931 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 37,931 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 37,769 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 37,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,859 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,860 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,937 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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W218 AKM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W218 AKM, 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 W218 AKM registered?

W218 AKM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W218 AKM safe to buy?

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