MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front 134Kg. Rear 138Kg.
Front Front 1.9mm. 120/80/17. Rear 2mm. 160/60/17.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Chain guard missing
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?
Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 XFM 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 W497 XFM, 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 W497 XFM registered?
W497 XFM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 August 2000.
Is W497 XFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W497 XFM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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