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Y229 ECN

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,591 mi
Last recorded18,591 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 ECN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,591 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 17,874 miles

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

slight play in both front disc bobbins

Pass 31 May 2013 14,874 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 14,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,182 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 11,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 10,967 miles

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

slight binding to front brakes

Fail 27 Sep 2008 10,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 7,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,966 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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Y229 ECN is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black 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 Y229 ECN, 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 Y229 ECN registered?

Y229 ECN is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y229 ECN safe to buy?

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