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NM53 YAF

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,830 mi
Last recorded27,830 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 27,830 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 24,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,943 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s head lamp is permanently masked

rear side lamp 50/% working

Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,267 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,877 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 22,877 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 22,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 19,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,593 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 15,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,161 miles

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

rear mudguard damaged. secure for mot requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2009 13,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 4,378 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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NM53 YAF is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NM53 YAF, 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 NM53 YAF registered?

NM53 YAF is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is NM53 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM53 YAF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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