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Y581 EBR

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,447 mi
Last recorded27,447 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 EBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,341 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 27,124 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 27,124 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 27,105 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 26,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 26,883 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2021 26,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,166 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,711 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 24,690 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted top nut missing (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,900 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 12,896 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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Y581 EBR is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y581 EBR, 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

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What year was Y581 EBR registered?

Y581 EBR is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y581 EBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y581 EBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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