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VX51 GBF

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 GBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,982 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,930 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 57,924 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,743 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,486 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 57,486 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle will not return to stop (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,291 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,291 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,635 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp (7.1.1.c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 56,635 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. clamp (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 56,066 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded calipers binding slightley (3.1.5)

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

Rear brake slightly sponge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,906 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,899 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 54,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 53,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 53,174 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 46,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 41,471 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,944 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 34,799 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,662 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 22,136 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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VX51 GBF is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX51 GBF, 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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VX51 GBF is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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