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HF51 FUO

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,071 mi
Last recorded33,071 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 FUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,071 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 33,071 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 33,057 miles

Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

gear lever bent

Pass 15 Jul 2023 32,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 32,319 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 30,508 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,943 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,121 miles

Offside Rear Indicator Taped on

Rear Slight deterioration of tyre valve

Throttle tight

Fail 16 Feb 2018 28,121 miles

Offside Rear Indicator Taped on

Rear Slight deterioration of tyre valve

Steering linkage has excessive free play Handle bar clamps loose (2.2.2)

Throttle tight

Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,663 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 21,470 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 14,544 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,626 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 6,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 6,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 6,544 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 6,298 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 6,298 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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 FUO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUO, 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 FUO registered?

HF51 FUO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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