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Y498 JDE

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 JDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 33,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 33,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,290 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,220 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 30,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,552 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,284 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 20,059 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,059 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,266 miles

emergency repair to rear tyre (plug)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 14,292 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 14,292 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,520 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,669 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,869 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 4,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,573 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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Y498 JDE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y498 JDE, 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 Y498 JDE registered?

Y498 JDE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y498 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 JDE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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