CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y177 GDM

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

16,052 mi
Last recorded16,052 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 GDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 16,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 15,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 14,713 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 14,620 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 14,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 14,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,391 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 14,265 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 14,265 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 13,968 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 13,968 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing clamp missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,852 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 7,852 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 7,572 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 7,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 7,109 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

cannot test front wheel bearings as front brake binding

Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,953 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
Full Suzuki SV650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y177 GDM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y177 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y177 GDM?

You can check the full history of Y177 GDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y177 GDM registered?

Y177 GDM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y177 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y177 GDM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y177 GDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y177 GDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.