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WV08 MVW

2008 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,478 mi
Last recorded18,478 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV100014,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 18,478 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 18,478 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,429 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHT WHEEL RAISED (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 14,948 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 14,948 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 13,388 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 13,388 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 10,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 10,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,853 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,588 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 8,692 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 6,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 5,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 5,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 4,484 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 MVW is a 2008 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVW, 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.

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What year was WV08 MVW registered?

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

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