MOT Status
ValidMileage
43,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Drive chain rivet link incorrectly fitted
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Position lamp not working Side light out (F) (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front front discs corroded
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
fuel cap will not open
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
fuel cap will not open
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?
Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X228 BAW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Pink with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2001 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 19,647 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 X228 BAW, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X228 BAW registered?
X228 BAW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 22 January 2001.
Is X228 BAW safe to buy?
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