MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure axle clamp bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front hand brake soft
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?
Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y197 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y197 VMW, 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 Y197 VMW registered?
Y197 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 June 2001.
Is Y197 VMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y197 VMW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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