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Y157 PKW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,531 mi
Last recorded132,531 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 PKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 132,531 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,319 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 10,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,929 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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Y157 PKW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y157 PKW, 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 Y157 PKW registered?

Y157 PKW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y157 PKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 PKW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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