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X228 NGF

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 NGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,378 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 28,378 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 27,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,665 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,562 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,839 miles

clutch lever slightly stiff

rear sprocket starting to wear

Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,409 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,408 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 19,869 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,548 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 19,548 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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X228 NGF is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X228 NGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X228 NGF registered?

X228 NGF is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X228 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X228 NGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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