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W381 ULW

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 ULW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024

Engine oil leak. o/s engine cover.

Fail 23 Jul 2024

Front Brake excessively binding Bearing cant be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Less than 180mm in between lenses (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 13,332 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 1,195 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,114 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

mud flap rubbing on front tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2014 33,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,842 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 31,842 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,094 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,185 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,091 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,180 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,180 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,350 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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W381 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W381 ULW, 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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What year was W381 ULW registered?

W381 ULW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W381 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 ULW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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