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W437 VAU

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,707 mi
Last recorded55,707 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 VAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,707 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 55,707 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rivot missing on band blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 53,635 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 22,952 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 22,952 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 20,813 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,448 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nearside handlegrip twists on bar but still secure

Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,518 miles

Battery poor

Rear tyre due for replacement

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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W437 VAU is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W437 VAU, 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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W437 VAU is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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