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Y166 HPK

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,016 mi
Last recorded43,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 HPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 43,016 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort a slight fluctuation detected from the front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads are wearing low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 42,427 miles

rear brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,770 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,253 miles

Rear brake pedal has extra travel.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 40,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear hugger loose

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,544 miles

rear hugger loose

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,311 miles

front and rear discs worn

rear hugger loose

rear indicators badly positioned

Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,278 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

loose untidy wiring inside fairing

rear indicators badly positioned

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,021 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

rear indicators badly positioned

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

electrical wiring loose and untidy at front of bike

front and rear tyres heat damaged

rear brake pedal worn at pivot point

rear indicators badly positioned

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,123 miles

Heat damage noted on tyres.

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear indicators are under the manufacturers design separation distance.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,935 miles

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre shows signs of overheating,

Aftermarket rear indicators fitted which are not as efficient as origionals.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 32,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre shows signs of overheating,

Aftermarket rear indicators fitted which are not as efficient as origionals.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,543 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,528 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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Y166 HPK is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y166 HPK, 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 Y166 HPK registered?

Y166 HPK is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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