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Y579 KNT

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,430 mi
Last recorded45,430 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 KNT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 41,803 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,883 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 38,883 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,272 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 32,272 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,826 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,826 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,333 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,333 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,242 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 26,242 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,396 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 24,396 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,320 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,522 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 10,826 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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Y579 KNT is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y579 KNT, 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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Y579 KNT is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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