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WP51 UPD

2002 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,621 mi
Last recorded39,621 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 39,621 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 39,452 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,057 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 39,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 37,658 miles

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 37,658 miles

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

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,360 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,324 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 34,324 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,306 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT MISSING.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,306 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT MISSING.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,143 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 33,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 26,134 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 26,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,080 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 23,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,570 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 10,747 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 10,747 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2007 10,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,203 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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WP51 UPD is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,300 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 WP51 UPD, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP51 UPD is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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