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Y236 XBV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,160 mi
Last recorded34,160 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 XBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,160 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,768 miles

Exhaust noisy

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroding.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 29,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 29,201 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever stiff.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 29,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 23,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 21,820 miles

Rear pillion pegs slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2019 19,054 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2017 18,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 17,752 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 30,263 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,032 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,003 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,243 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,638 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,638 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,005 miles

Small sized number plate fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2007 18,993 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,993 miles

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

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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Y236 XBV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y236 XBV, 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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Y236 XBV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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