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WA51 WSV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,671 mi
Last recorded35,671 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 WSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,671 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust manifold bolt broken

Fail 30 Sep 2025 35,655 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced requires a polish (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect size (0.1 (d))

Exhaust slightly loose bottom clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyre low pressure

exhaust manifold bolt broken

gear lever loose on splines

Front under inflated

Pass 1 Oct 2024 35,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,188 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,866 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 30,846 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 26,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 22,056 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,113 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 11,113 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 9,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,374 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 WSV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA51 WSV, 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 WA51 WSV registered?

WA51 WSV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is WA51 WSV safe to buy?

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