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Y389 FTW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,156 mi
Last recorded4,156 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 FTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 4,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 3,031 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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Y389 FTW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y389 FTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y389 FTW registered?

Y389 FTW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y389 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y389 FTW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y389 FTW have outstanding finance?

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