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Y189 SNC

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,049 mi
Last recorded38,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 SNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,049 miles

Front disc worn

Fail 4 Jul 2025 38,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front disc worn

Pass 28 May 2024 34,997 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 34,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 29,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 29,846 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,958 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 25,528 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 25,528 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 23,927 miles

Front Alloy banjo not recommended for road use

Rear Hair line crack in disc . Suggest early replacement

Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,567 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 22,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,529 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,858 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 12,638 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 11,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,030 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,964 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

pillion grab rail bolt missing and insecure

Pass 12 May 2007 8,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 6,418 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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Y189 SNC 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 68.2%.

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 Y189 SNC, 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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Y189 SNC is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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