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Y161 XEO

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 XEO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 16,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 16,494 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 16,164 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 16,146 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 15,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 14,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,610 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 11,177 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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Y161 XEO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y161 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y161 XEO registered?

Y161 XEO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y161 XEO safe to buy?

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