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Y276 NLU

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156 mi
Last recorded156 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 NLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 156 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023
Fail 30 Jan 2023

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect small (0.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 23,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 21,777 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 20,027 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,799 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 16,799 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,211 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,463 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 5,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 4,808 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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Y276 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y276 NLU, 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 Y276 NLU registered?

Y276 NLU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y276 NLU safe to buy?

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