Thanks for your advice, I purchased it privately, but the guy reassured me that the bike was in 'perfect' condition. I noticed in my papers that there was also a recall in the UK for the sv650, but there was no information concerning what work they had actually carried out. Will give Suzuki a ring in the morning and see what they say.
600 quid! Crap! I'm only 19 and still a student, and have just spent all of my money on this bike + insurance etc.....looks like i won't be riding for a while now
Thanks again for your help
Chris