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Y544 LNU

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,838 mi
Last recorded27,838 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 LNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 27,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 26,681 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 26,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,573 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 18,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 16,251 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear brake pedal has been welded .

Fail 7 Sep 2020 16,251 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear brake pedal has been welded .

Pass 22 May 2019 15,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,066 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 14,066 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,299 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 May 2013 13,019 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,119 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 11,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 10,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,942 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 8,943 miles

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

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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Y544 LNU 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 77.3%.

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 Y544 LNU, 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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Y544 LNU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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