What's the maximum acceptable mileage when buying SV650S

chupacabra · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

Hello All, I'm planning to buy a Suzuki SV650S for up to £2000, not older than from 2003. Can anyone advice me what's the maximum mileage that I should be considering for this bike? Is 30.000 miles too high for a bike like that?
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Evil Hans · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2015 Karma :

You could start with an MOT History Check (assuming you are buying in the UK)
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Matt B · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2012 Karma :

You can check MOT history and recorded mileage from 2005 onwards here https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

How many miles- how long is a piece of string? It's down to service history and condition really.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

There are loads around, so for once you can afford to pick and choose.

Up locally, 2006 fully faired, 12 11 months year's MOT, 19K miles, asking ~~£1800~~ ~~£1650~~ £1500 and still not sold after 3+ weeks.

You'll see people asking daft prices for their pride-and-joys, but they're cheap bikes, £4600 brand new, so there's no need to pander to their delusions.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I don't often say this but have you looked at getting a new one?

Suzuki do 0% over 48 months, which is a pretty attractive offer IMO. £2k for a 10+ year old bike seems a lot for me, (Especially for an SV!)
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chupacabra · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

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chupacabra · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

So; is 30.000 miles to high for SV650S? How much can this bike can last if treated decent? 50.000? 100.000? I remember, if not mistaken, someone was selling SV650S with 70.000 miles on the clock, on eBay.

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tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

My 05 has just ticked over the 30k mark and still looks and runs like it's only just run in.

Don't buy a nail and they'll go on forever.

chupacabra · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 17 Jul 2015 Karma :

tom_e · Brolly Dolly Joined: 27 Feb 2016 Karma :

Insuring a bike 3rd party only is madness, there's more chance of it being nicked than you crashing into someone.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Ah, fair point on the insurance. London? Sad times. Sad

3rd party is fine, although TPFT does usually come out cheaper for me, with or without a hefty voluntary excess.
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