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X498 AET

2000 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,349 mi
Last recorded43,349 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 AET
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,349 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 43,349 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 43,347 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose riders footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S front brake pads (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy End can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 42,252 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit N/S front brake pads (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy End can (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 42,252 miles

Brake excessively binding Front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel excessively damaged Front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front brake pads (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy End can (8.1.1 (a))

Front n/ side brake hose inadequately clipped

Radiator insecure held on by tye wraps

Pass 31 May 2018 41,503 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,221 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 39,221 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,441 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 31,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,036 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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X498 AET is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X498 AET, 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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X498 AET is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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