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W281 GBW

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

34,148 mi
Last recorded34,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 34,148 miles

Nearside Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 31,991 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

No chain gaurd

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 31,991 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

No chain gaurd

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre under inflated

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,573 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 26,624 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 26,624 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 25,445 miles

Central Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,139 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 23,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,005 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 20,004 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,004 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 16,458 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,757 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,817 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,045 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 11,045 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,232 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 10,232 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 9,611 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 3,390 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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W281 GBW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W281 GBW, 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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W281 GBW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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