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Y149 GDM

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,738 mi
Last recorded28,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 GDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 28,738 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 28,738 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 26,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 25,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust slightly loose header stud broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

gearlever bent

Pass 19 Jan 2022 24,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 24,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,782 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 23,782 miles

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 17,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,866 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 6,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 6,629 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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Y149 GDM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y149 GDM, 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 Y149 GDM registered?

Y149 GDM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y149 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 GDM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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