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MF51 DAO

2001 Suzuki SV650

Purple Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

28,492 mi
Last recorded28,492 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 DAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 28,492 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 28,464 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,896 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 23,896 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 21,928 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 21,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,575 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 16,575 miles

Centre Lower Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

n/s mirror loose,insecurely attatched

Pass 9 May 2011 16,430 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 7 May 2011 16,430 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,198 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 13,889 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

lock nuts missing from gear linkage adjuster

Pass 7 Jun 2008 13,889 miles

lock nuts missing from gear linkage adjuster

Fail 8 Jun 2007 12,032 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisey but not considered excessive

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,032 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisey but not considered excessive

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

Pass 27 May 2006 9,865 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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MF51 DAO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Purple with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MF51 DAO, 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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MF51 DAO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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