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W557 VHR

2000 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,215 mi
Last recorded22,215 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 VHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,215 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 22,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,410 miles

front tyre worn unevenly

loose wiring at front

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 21,394 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre worn unevenly

loose wiring at front

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,642 miles

engine noisey at top end

Fail 6 Jul 2015 20,630 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

engine noisey at top end

Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,931 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear number plate will need replaced soon

Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,124 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 13,124 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 10,358 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 9,882 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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W557 VHR 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 W557 VHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W557 VHR registered?

W557 VHR is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W557 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 VHR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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