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W424 VHB

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,493 mi
Last recorded44,493 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW424 VHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 44,493 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,493 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,511 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 38,511 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,208 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 32,208 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

tyres flat

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,151 miles

Oil leak

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

slight damage to front wheel rim

Fail 23 Sep 2011 32,063 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

slight damage to front wheel rim

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,959 miles

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

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,757 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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W424 VHB is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W424 VHB, 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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W424 VHB is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 May 2000.

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