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WV08 MSY

2008 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,657 mi
Last recorded16,657 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV100014,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 16,657 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 15,688 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 15,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,370 miles

Central Front Lower Various age-related wear cracks in front tyre but not excessive or down to cord.

Central Rear Lower Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 14,848 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 13,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 13,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 8,788 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,572 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV1000?

Based on 38,128 MOT tests across 2,866 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 481
reflector on motorcycle missing 334
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 271
Horn not working 262
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
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WV08 MSY is a 2008 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 14,786 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 481 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV08 MSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 MSY registered?

WV08 MSY is a 2008 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 MSY safe to buy?

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