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Y511 GWV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,438 mi
Last recorded34,438 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 GWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 34,438 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 34,427 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2014 31,325 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,638 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 20,509 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,385 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,311 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 11,059 miles

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

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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Y511 GWV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y511 GWV, 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 Y511 GWV registered?

Y511 GWV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 August 2001.

Is Y511 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 GWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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