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Y397 PHL

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,799 mi
Last recorded28,799 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 PHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,875 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,612 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 20,588 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,801 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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Y397 PHL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y397 PHL, 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 Y397 PHL registered?

Y397 PHL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y397 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 PHL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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