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W331 HFC

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,647 mi
Last recorded22,647 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 HFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,647 miles

Rear registration plate digits/gaps slightly smaller than requirents

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 21,945 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,233 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 20,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 18,787 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,097 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 15,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,664 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,553 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 12,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 9,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 9,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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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W331 HFC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W331 HFC, 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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W331 HFC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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