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NK51 MLZ

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,715 mi
Last recorded35,715 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 MLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 35,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,550 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front damping reduced

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,970 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,639 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch dragging

Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 32,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 27,245 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 27,245 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,034 miles

Exhaust noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2012 26,021 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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 2,532 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 2,061 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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NK51 MLZ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NK51 MLZ, 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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NK51 MLZ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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