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Y152 XEO

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,533 mi
Last recorded33,533 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 XEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 33,533 miles

front brake lever long travel

Pass 4 Oct 2024 33,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

cant see rear brake fluid level

Fail 4 Oct 2024 33,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

cant see rear brake fluid level

Pass 15 Sep 2023 32,699 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 32,219 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 33,441 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 28,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 28,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,278 miles

pass light innop

there is a nail in the rear tyre, leaking slowly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 24,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

pass light innop

there is a nail in the rear tyre, leaking slowly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,881 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 14 Mar 2009 10,259 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,210 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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Y152 XEO 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 Y152 XEO, 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 Y152 XEO registered?

Y152 XEO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y152 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y152 XEO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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