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T131 BDM

1999 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,301 mi
Last recorded64,301 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki SV65022,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 BDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 64,301 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight fluctuation on front brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,461 miles

Exhaust clamp missing.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 61,461 miles

Exhaust clamp missing.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high High beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,986 miles

Exhaust clamp missing.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,131 miles

Exhaust clamp missing.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,139 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,630 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,623 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,596 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,810 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,023 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 34,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,585 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,808 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,309 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,477 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,856 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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T131 BDM is a 1999 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T131 BDM, 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 T131 BDM registered?

T131 BDM is a 1999 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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