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WR08 FAO

2008 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,752 mi
Last recorded33,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV65014,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 FAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,752 miles

Offside switches loose

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 33,752 miles

Offside switches loose

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 32,472 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 29,222 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 29,134 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bottom Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Engine mounting/bracket missing Bolt Missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting/bracket missing Bolt Missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 18,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 11,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 8,095 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 8,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,998 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 7,998 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 7,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 7,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 6,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 6,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,889 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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WR08 FAO is a 2008 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR08 FAO, 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 WR08 FAO registered?

WR08 FAO is a 2008 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is WR08 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 FAO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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