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Y499 NLO

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,987 mi
Last recorded32,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 NLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 32,987 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 30,069 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 29,816 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine rpm (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 29,811 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 29,795 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,539 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,278 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 28,278 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,870 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,119 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))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 22,803 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,506 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,027 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,191 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 12,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,608 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,310 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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Y499 NLO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y499 NLO, 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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Y499 NLO is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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