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LX51 BZU

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,046 mi
Last recorded28,046 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 BZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 28,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 27,966 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 27,807 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 27,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 27,610 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 26,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 25,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,457 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 20,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,444 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,557 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,933 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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LX51 BZU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX51 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 BZU registered?

LX51 BZU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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