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Y556 LFR

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,404 mi
Last recorded37,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 LFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 36,932 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,087 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 7,348 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 3,088 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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Y556 LFR is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y556 LFR, 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

How do I check the history of Y556 LFR?

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What year was Y556 LFR registered?

Y556 LFR is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y556 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y556 LFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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