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X149 AVV

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,533 mi
Last recorded49,533 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 AVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2025 49,533 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 48,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,522 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 48,499 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 48,367 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,655 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 41,653 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,104 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,087 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 32,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,703 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 18,653 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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X149 AVV is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,707 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 X149 AVV, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X149 AVV registered?

X149 AVV is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X149 AVV safe to buy?

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