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Y409 KCW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,359 mi
Last recorded29,359 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 KCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 29,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 21,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,370 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 21,370 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,517 miles

mask fitted to headlamp for beam kick-up

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,465 miles

Offside Front brake disc floating rivets slightly worn

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 19,465 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front brake disc floating rivets slightly worn

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 17,076 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 17,076 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 17,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,939 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 12,647 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 10,882 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,882 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 9,128 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 9,128 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 7,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,390 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 5,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,239 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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Y409 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y409 KCW, 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 Y409 KCW registered?

Y409 KCW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y409 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y409 KCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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