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Y508 ORT

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,761 mi
Last recorded37,761 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 ORT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 37,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear foot rest does not secure in the upright position but is not insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

silencer clamp missing but system is nit leaking and is secure

Pass 18 Feb 2023 36,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 35,565 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,525 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,402 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 26,797 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 23,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 23,088 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,608 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 13,160 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,642 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,977 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,908 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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Y508 ORT is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 Y508 ORT, 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 Y508 ORT registered?

Y508 ORT is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y508 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 ORT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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