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Y197 VMW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,653 mi
Last recorded23,653 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 23,653 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,961 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 22,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,558 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 22,558 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,182 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 19,218 miles

Offside Front hand brake soft

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 16,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,687 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 8,017 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,017 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 5,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,138 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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