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Y181 WHN

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,808 mi
Last recorded28,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 WHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 28,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 27,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,764 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 26,764 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 24,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 24,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 20,523 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,593 miles

slincer may attract police attention

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,358 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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Y181 WHN is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y181 WHN, 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 Y181 WHN registered?

Y181 WHN is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y181 WHN safe to buy?

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