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W38 KTL

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,658 mi
Last recorded31,658 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 KTL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 31,658 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear mono shock slight play

Nearside Front Lower Front fork stanchion misting

Nearside Front Upper left hand side front mirror not very secure

Nearside Rear Lower Rear chain very rusty and tight at time of test

Offside Front Upper Right hand side front mirror not very secure

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer extremely noisy

Offside Rear Lower Right hand side lower fairing cracked

Offside Front Lower Front fork stanchion weeping leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2024 31,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Rear sprocket worn to excess not teeth left (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal pivot excessively tight Rear brake pedal pivot seized and sticking on (1.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Pillion seat insecure Rear seat not bolted down (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected Front brake calliper seized solid and pads badly overheated and breaking up (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected Front brake calliper seized solid and pads badly overheated and breaking up (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake caliper damaged and braking performance affected Rear brake calliper seized solid and brake pads worn down to the metal (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust pipe has two fixing clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear exhaust silencer has inadequate mountain bracket likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Rear mono shock slight play

Nearside Front Lower Front fork stanchion misting

Nearside Front Upper Left hand side front mirror not very secure

Nearside Rear Lower Rear chain very rusty and tight at time of test

Offside Front Upper Right hand side front mirror not very secure

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer extremely noisy

Offside Rear Lower Right hand side lower fairing craked

Central Front Lower Engine oil filter badly corroded to excess

Offside Front Lower Front fork weeping leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,387 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2021 28,384 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,599 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 25,599 miles

Central Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,539 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 21,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,419 miles

Front wheel free movement slightly stiff

Only one rearposition lamp working

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 20,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front wheel free movement slightly stiff

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Only one rearposition lamp working

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 19,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,630 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,630 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,504 miles

front brake system slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,866 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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W38 KTL is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W38 KTL, 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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W38 KTL is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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