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YC02 BWW

2002 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

3,086 mi
Last recorded3,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki SV65017,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 BWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 3,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 1,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 1,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 777 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 1,239 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 43 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 35 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,952 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 45,296 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,189 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Passing light inoperative.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,888 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2012 35,765 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,378 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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YC02 BWW is a 2002 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,300 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 YC02 BWW, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC02 BWW registered?

YC02 BWW is a 2002 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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