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W228 NWV

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

401 mi
Last recorded401 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 NWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 401 miles

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 16 Jun 2021

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Inner Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,061 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,042 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 50,690 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 50,690 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating also very low noise level (1.7.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,487 miles

Chain lube on road surface of rear tyre from overspray.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Engine, frame and rear suspension coated in oily substance so unable to determine if any oil leaks.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Ignition key so loose it can come out of ignition with ignition on and engine running.

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,928 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,928 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,032 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,889 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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W228 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W228 NWV, 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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W228 NWV is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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