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Y378 DBW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,321 mi
Last recorded45,321 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 DBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 45,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 42,860 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 36,794 miles

Stop lamp not working on foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,096 miles

clutch lever worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,900 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride bolt missing (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

clutch lever worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,612 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,106 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 25,078 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,412 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded .

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,412 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp corroded .

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 17,834 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,192 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,622 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,705 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 9,440 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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Y378 DBW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y378 DBW, 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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Y378 DBW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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