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W48 RCN

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,351 mi
Last recorded39,351 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 39,351 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower Shock Linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly Engine speed increased on lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre perishing

Pass 10 May 2024 30,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 29,912 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 29,912 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,819 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,314 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 28,813 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 28,647 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,718 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 17,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 17,267 miles

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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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W48 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue 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 W48 RCN, 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 W48 RCN registered?

W48 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W48 RCN 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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