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W342 XCS

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,184 mi
Last recorded20,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 XCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 20,184 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 20,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 20,135 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 20,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 19,950 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,712 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 19,701 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,491 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 18,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,659 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,649 miles

no. plate lamp inop

Fail 7 Nov 2009 16,636 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

no.plate bulb inop

Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,680 miles

Front brake calipers starting to bind

Nail in rear tyre

Rear hugger insecure

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 15,624 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front brake calipers starting to bind

Nail in rear tyre

Rear hugger insecure

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,102 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,660 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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W342 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W342 XCS, 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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W342 XCS is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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