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W309 VCA

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

27,500 mi
Last recorded27,500 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 27,500 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 24,792 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 23,937 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 17,949 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,949 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 17,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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W309 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W309 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W309 VCA registered?

W309 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W309 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W309 VCA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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