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Y547 VMW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,112 mi
Last recorded26,112 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 VMW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 26,112 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,628 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged signs of rubber degradation (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 24,628 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Valve stem slightly damaged signs of rubber degradation (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 24,202 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,202 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 24,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 21,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,347 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 12,890 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear tyre profile is square

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,367 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 9,849 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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Y547 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y547 VMW, 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 Y547 VMW registered?

Y547 VMW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y547 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y547 VMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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