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PO51 FCV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,018 mi
Last recorded29,018 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 29,018 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire petrol leaking from under tank area,possibly carb overflow (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,922 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 25,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 22,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 20,619 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 20,619 miles

Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 19,215 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 19,215 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 19,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,181 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 15,407 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,331 miles

Oil leak

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,513 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 14,504 miles

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

Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 12,229 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 12,117 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,277 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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PO51 FCV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO51 FCV, 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 PO51 FCV registered?

PO51 FCV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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