2002 SUZUKI SV6500.6L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT tests in July 2024 and July 2025 showing clean passes with no recorded defects. This indicates a positive shift in maintenance compared to previous years. While the bike experienced a period of recurring advisories between 2018 and 2023, the recent absence of any issues suggests that the previously noted mechanical concerns have been addressed or have reached a state of acceptable wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2002 model, averaging roughly 1,000 miles per year. The data shows the vehicle has covered only 25,101 miles over its 24-year lifespan. There is a notable period of stagnation between 2021 and 2023 where the mileage barely moved, increasing by only two miles between August 2021 and April 2023. Such low usage suggests the motorcycle has spent significant periods stationary, which can lead to component degradation despite the lack of mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and exhaust assembly. The MOT history shows a consistent trend of rear brake disc wear and binding issues, specifically noted in the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 tests. Although the 2024 and 2025 tests were clear, the recurring nature of these advisories implies the rear caliper or discs may be prone to surface corrosion or sticking due to infrequent use. The tester also flagged a noisy exhaust in every test from 2018 through 2023, so the integrity of the exhaust manifold and mounting points requires scrutiny. Given the long periods of inactivity suggested by the mileage, checking for perished rubber components, such as tyres, fork seals, and fuel lines, is essential. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion or suspension failures, the lack of regular movement often results in seized parts or degraded fluids that a standard MOT test might not fully capture.