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W686 GCW

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,578 mi
Last recorded43,578 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 GCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 38,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 38,093 miles

Central Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 37,688 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front SPROCKET COVER MISSING.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 37,648 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 36,551 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,754 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,771 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,113 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 23,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,282 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,223 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,149 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,666 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 20,937 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 18,940 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 17,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,027 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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W686 GCW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W686 GCW, 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 W686 GCW registered?

W686 GCW is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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