2018 Suzuki SV 650 AL8 0.6L Petrol · LR18 HXM

A clean and consistent roadworthiness record defines this Suzuki SV650, with six consecutive PASS outcomes at the most recent DVSA tests from 2021 through 2026 and not a single advisory or defect recorded across any of those examinations. The only blemish in the entire MOT history is a single failure dated 19 April 2021, where a missing rear footrest was categorised as a Major defect, and both headlamp aim being too low and a missing rear reflector were recorded as Dangerous items. Notably, the vehicle appears on the DVSA system twice on that same April 2021 date, with one PASS and one FAIL outcome, which typically reflects a minor defect being rectified and the car re-presented for test on the same day. The absence of any further advisories, corrosion notes, brake warnings, or suspension items in the years since indicates no recurring mechanical concerns have emerged at test level. The recorded mileage of 21,444 miles over an eight-year span equates to roughly 2,680 miles per year, which is low for a motorcycle of this type and suggests either genuinely light usage or extended periods of storage between rides. Such modest annual accumulation reduces wear on consumable drivetrain components including chain and sprockets, tyres, and brake pads, while also limiting the accumulation of corrosion on fasteners, linkages, and exposed metalwork. However, low usage can also bring its own issues, particularly with brake discs sitting unused and potentially developing surface corrosion, fuel system components degrading through infrequent use, and 12V battery condition if the machine has stood for long stretches. The mileage progression across tests should be checked to identify any long storage gaps that might warrant additional inspection. For a prospective buyer, the relevant inspection focus given this record centres on the items previously flagged, beginning with the rear footrest mounting and ensuring the bracket, spring, and mounting bolt are correctly fitted and secure rather than merely clipped in place. Headlamp aim should be verified against a flat surface, with the beam pattern sitting at or just below the horizontal cut-off line for dipped beam, and the rear reflector should be present, clean, and undamaged. Beyond the historical items, a careful test ride should pay particular attention to brake feel, as lightly used calipers and discs can bind or pull, and the chain should be inspected for stiff links or surface rust indicative of long storage periods. Steering head bearing smoothness and fork action over bumps deserve direct attention given the age, as should a thorough check for any oil weepage around the fork seals, engine cases, and rear shock linkage, none of which were raised at test but are common wear items on a motorcycle of this vintage regardless of recorded mileage.