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WJ08 LPL

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,951 mi
Last recorded25,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 LPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 25,957 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,456 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 25,456 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 20,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 20,219 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 20,219 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 19,275 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 19,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 18,091 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2018 18,091 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,391 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 12,461 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,699 miles

Chain & sprockets worn

Exhaust gaurd clamps broken

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 9,699 miles

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

Chain & sprockets worn

Exhaust gaurd clamps broken

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 6,714 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 3,678 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2012 3,535 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 3,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 LPL is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LPL, 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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What year was WJ08 LPL registered?

WJ08 LPL is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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