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S897 BGU

1999 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,150 mi
Last recorded14,150 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki SV65022,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 BGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,982 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,900 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,778 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 13,581 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,691 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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S897 BGU is a 1999 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 22,559 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 S897 BGU, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S897 BGU registered?

S897 BGU is a 1999 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S897 BGU safe to buy?

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