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Y526 GDW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,592 mi
Last recorded37,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 GDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 37,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 35,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 35,987 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 26,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 26,453 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,292 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 19,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 19,105 miles

Central Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,664 miles

Centre Front Upper Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 17,713 miles

Slightly long travel on rear brake pedal. but firm and positive brake operation

Fail 11 Jul 2015 17,713 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Slightly long travel on rear brake pedal. but firm and positive brake operation

Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,675 miles

Oil leak

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 14,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside handlebar grip split

Offside handlebar grip split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,449 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,449 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,657 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 11,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 7,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,017 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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Y526 GDW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y526 GDW, 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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Y526 GDW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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