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WA51 HBK

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,025 mi
Last recorded46,025 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,025 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Silencer, Baffle Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 46,025 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Rivet Link Incorrectly Fitted (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,807 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 35,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,240 miles

Nearside Damage to mirror.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,402 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 34,402 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,186 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 34,186 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,830 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,216 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,614 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,114 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 5,304 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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WA51 HBK is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow 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 WA51 HBK, 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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WA51 HBK is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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