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Y146 GNH

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,600 mi
Last recorded28,600 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 GNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 28,600 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 28,600 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,569 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,491 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose dry, no oil, worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose dry, no oil, worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded through, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 28,311 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,820 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight no oil (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,457 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear brake binding slightly

oil around rear shocker

Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,438 miles

Oily around rear shock absorber

Slight bind on front brakes

Slight bind on rear brake

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,287 miles

Exhaust front to middle pipe clamp corroding

Rear rake binding slightly

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,194 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,194 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,359 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 22,359 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 19,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 16,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 14,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,433 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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Y146 GNH is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y146 GNH, 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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Y146 GNH is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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