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K40 DEJ

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,982 mi
Last recorded64,982 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 DEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,982 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 64,982 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,620 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,786 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,786 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,880 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,427 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,707 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,706 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,260 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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K40 DEJ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K40 DEJ, 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 K40 DEJ registered?

K40 DEJ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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