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Y227 HPK

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,332 mi
Last recorded49,332 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 HPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,223 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 38,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,373 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

cables tighting on lock

no rear number plate light

Fail 22 May 2012 38,373 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

cables tighting on lock

no rear number plate light

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak near rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,900 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,900 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,067 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 29,067 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,713 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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Y227 HPK is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y227 HPK, 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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Y227 HPK is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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