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W501 BKM

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,446 mi
Last recorded36,446 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 BKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,446 miles

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

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

rear number plate light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 35,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,639 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 33,636 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 29,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,829 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,999 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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W501 BKM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W501 BKM, 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 W501 BKM registered?

W501 BKM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W501 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 BKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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