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PO51 HWE

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,209 mi
Last recorded23,209 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 HWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 23,209 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Under seat (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2016 23,208 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake lever has a lot of travel before applying the brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2016 23,208 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,208 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 23,208 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,208 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 23,208 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,513 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 11,893 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 11,893 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,342 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 1,945 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 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWE, 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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PO51 HWE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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