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Y226 FVW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,693 mi
Last recorded39,693 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 FVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 39,693 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 37,459 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,862 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 32,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,535 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,901 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

lower exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,901 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

lower exhaust clamp broken

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,372 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 17,372 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 8,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 8,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,786 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2006 8,060 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 8,060 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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Y226 FVW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y226 FVW, 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 Y226 FVW registered?

Y226 FVW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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