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HF51 FTZ

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,875 mi
Last recorded41,875 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 41,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp slightly discoloured tape on lens (4.1.4 (a))

speedo does not illuminate

Fail 31 Oct 2024 41,872 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

speedo does not illuminate

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,195 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,924 miles

lower exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,194 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,712 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 38,712 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,296 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 38,296 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,971 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,098 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010

slight cut in rear tyre tread

tickover irratic

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

enginew oil low

front fork dust covers perished

nail in rear tyre

side stand stiff

Fail 26 Mar 2010

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

enginew oil low

front fork dust covers perished

nail in rear tyre

side stand stiff

slight cut in rear tyre tread

tickover irratic

Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,238 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 26,238 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,514 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,475 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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

Rear brake pedal sticking

Pass 12 Oct 2006 19,458 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front footrests mountings are very slightly loose

Pass 1 Oct 2005 12,764 miles

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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HF51 FTZ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF51 FTZ, 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 HF51 FTZ registered?

HF51 FTZ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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