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W236 PRM

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 PRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 55,893 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,280 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 55,280 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,025 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2016 27,205 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2016 27,205 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,318 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,547 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,547 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 25,100 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 25,100 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 23,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 23,831 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

mirror nearside loose

Fail 22 Jul 2009 23,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,721 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 22,721 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 20,695 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,496 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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W236 PRM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W236 PRM, 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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W236 PRM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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