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Y226 GMA

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,213 mi
Last recorded17,213 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 GMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,213 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,725 miles

wiring loose at headstock

Fail 7 Jun 2024 16,725 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiring loose at headstock

Pass 16 Jun 2023 11,010 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wiring loose at the headstock

Pass 10 Mar 2022 10,135 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 8,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 8,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 7,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 6,628 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 6,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 5,913 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 5,913 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 4,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 2,636 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 918 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 8,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 3,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 3,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 2,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 2,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 2,450 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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Y226 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GMA, 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 GMA registered?

Y226 GMA is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y226 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 GMA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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