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FG51 WXM

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,898 mi
Last recorded38,898 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively left front disc has slight wear on clevis pins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 36,805 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 16,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 16,029 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 15,884 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,311 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 15,311 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,849 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 14,849 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,912 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,592 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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FG51 WXM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 19,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG51 WXM, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG51 WXM registered?

FG51 WXM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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