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W221 SUX

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 SUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,597 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 56,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,220 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 53,220 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 52,827 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,132 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 34,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 32,742 miles

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Bolts (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bolts and bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 May 2019 32,742 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Bolts (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bolts and bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 32,642 miles

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

Front headlamp beam kick masked for test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,634 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre cracking not down to cords

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,513 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 May 2008 22,912 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 10 May 2008 22,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,443 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,397 miles

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

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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W221 SUX 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 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 W221 SUX, 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 W221 SUX registered?

W221 SUX is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W221 SUX safe to buy?

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