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LJ51 ZFA

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

8,520 mi
Last recorded8,520 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,520 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 8,519 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid might be cap seal (3.2.B1e)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 8,493 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 7,974 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 7,974 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 4,700 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 4,693 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 4,682 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 4,652 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 4,648 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Damage to radiator

Damaged/bent gear lever

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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LJ51 ZFA is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 LJ51 ZFA, 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 LJ51 ZFA registered?

LJ51 ZFA is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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