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Y517 PES

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,404 mi
Last recorded48,404 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 PES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 48,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 46,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 May 2022 43,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 35,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 12,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 12,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,827 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,779 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,545 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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Y517 PES is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y517 PES, 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 Y517 PES registered?

Y517 PES is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y517 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 PES shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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