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WJ08 DKD

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,862 mi
Last recorded31,862 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 DKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 31,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front fork dust seal in poor condition

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACKED DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar slightly corroded (2.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,296 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear side wall slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,970 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 30,970 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,949 miles

front brake lever damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,256 miles

Exhaust down pipe clamp missing

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,571 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,159 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,159 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 21,872 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,951 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 19,927 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,606 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,187 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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WJ08 DKD is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 14,559 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 WJ08 DKD, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ08 DKD is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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