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W48 RET

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,356 mi
Last recorded53,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,356 miles

Chain guard missing at time of test.

Steering notchy, not affecting steering at time of test.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 53,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Chain guard missing at time of test.

Steering notchy, not affecting steering at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,617 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,547 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,473 miles

Brake pedal cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,570 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,804 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 19,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 19,141 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 19,141 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,627 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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W48 RET is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RET, 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 RET registered?

W48 RET is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W48 RET safe to buy?

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