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W596 PRB

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,270 mi
Last recorded37,270 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 PRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,270 miles

engine ideal speed slightly fast

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 34,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,487 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 32,487 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,287 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,622 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,028 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 28,011 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,149 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 27,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 25,890 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,641 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 24,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 16,855 miles

Rear 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.

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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W596 PRB is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W596 PRB, 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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W596 PRB is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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