MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,592 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Slightly long travel on rear brake pedal. but firm and positive brake operation
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front exhaust clamp broken
Oil leak
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside handlebar grip split
Offside handlebar grip split
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?
Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y526 GDW safe to buy?
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