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X895 BAM

2000 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,162 mi
Last recorded60,162 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki SV65021,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 BAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 60,162 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,863 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2025 59,860 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 51,329 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,497 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,303 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,957 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 31,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,884 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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X895 BAM 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 80%.

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 X895 BAM, 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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X895 BAM is a 2000 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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