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X717 HLC

2000 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

36,720 mi
Last recorded36,720 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 HLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 36,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 36,668 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 36,533 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 36,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 36,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,470 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 36,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 36,362 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 36,223 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,197 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,173 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 35,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 34,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,875 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,860 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,843 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

bars slightly bent

headlamp upside down

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

some run out on rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,318 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

some run out on rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2009 31,264 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

offside front indicator lens slightly loose

Pass 8 May 2009 31,264 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

offside front indicator lens slightly loose

Pass 26 May 2006 26,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 May 2006 26,101 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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X717 HLC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 X717 HLC, 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 X717 HLC registered?

X717 HLC is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X717 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X717 HLC shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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