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W388 VDD

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 VDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 58,947 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,814 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 40,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 40,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bobbins loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,967 miles

Rear mud guard loose

Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,282 miles

Rear rear brake pedal slightly sticky in operation

ferrule missing from clutch lever pivot

slight oil leak from sump bolt area

Pass 14 Jan 2019 25,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

clutch lever pivot worn

Pass 8 Jan 2018 23,525 miles

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

exhaust clamp missing but not blowing.

o/s pillion foot peg carrier loose.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 21,546 miles

clutch lever pivot loose

gear selector loose

wiring hanging loose at front of bike

Fail 1 Feb 2017 21,546 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

clutch lever pivot loose

gear selector loose

wiring hanging loose at front of bike

Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,000 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rider footrest slightly loose

Fail 2 Feb 2016 20,000 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm also small nail in tyre (4.1.3(i))

rider footrest slightly loose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 17,481 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 17,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 17,008 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 16,474 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 16,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,682 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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W388 VDD is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W388 VDD, 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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W388 VDD is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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