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Y261 FEL

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

26,380 mi
Last recorded26,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 FEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 26,380 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only One Bulb Working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,642 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded Rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 25,642 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded Rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 24,748 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 24,746 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,125 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 23,125 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,879 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 20,879 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 16,926 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,827 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 16,759 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 16,366 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 16,114 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2012 16,114 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))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,878 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 15,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 14,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,602 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 13,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,032 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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Y261 FEL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y261 FEL, 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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Y261 FEL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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