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W539 KBT

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,817 mi
Last recorded86,817 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 KBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,817 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 86,739 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,670 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,073 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,890 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 61,853 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,073 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 49,544 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 49,530 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

RH Front Brake disc mountings slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2008 44,546 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

RH Front Brake disc mountings slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,139 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 37,139 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 27,988 miles

Front Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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W539 KBT 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 52.9%.

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 W539 KBT, 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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W539 KBT is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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