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Y215 RTP

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,552 mi
Last recorded52,552 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 RTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 50,135 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,142 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 47,142 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake binding slightly.

rear pads getting low.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,157 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear pads getting low.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

number plate cracked.

rear tyre tread starting to get low.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 45,346 miles

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

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

number plate cracked.

rear tyre tread starting to get low.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 44,405 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,214 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake lever slightly harsh in operation.

number plate cracked.

rear brake pedal slightly harsh in operation.

Fail 4 Feb 2012 43,214 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake lever slightly harsh in operation.

number plate cracked.

rear brake pedal slightly harsh in operation.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 34,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,186 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 29,186 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2008 27,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,655 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,860 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,860 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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Y215 RTP is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y215 RTP, 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 Y215 RTP registered?

Y215 RTP is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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