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W243 PWS

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 PWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 52,595 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,170 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 39,769 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch lever bent

Fail 13 Aug 2010

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch lever bent

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,831 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Oil leak

movement in front discs

Fail 8 Aug 2009 32,768 miles

Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

movement in front discs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,131 miles

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

right foot peg loose

throttle heavy and slow to return

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,012 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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W243 PWS is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W243 PWS, 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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W243 PWS is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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