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Y217 BSC

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,661 mi
Last recorded9,661 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 BSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,661 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 9,661 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,630 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 9,630 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 May 2012 9,578 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 7,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 6,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,807 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 5,785 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 4,683 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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Y217 BSC is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y217 BSC, 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 Y217 BSC registered?

Y217 BSC is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y217 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y217 BSC shows 12 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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