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Y603 GCD

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,544 mi
Last recorded52,544 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 GCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 52,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,431 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,413 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,844 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 48,844 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,233 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 43,230 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,592 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

advise replacement number plate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,977 miles

advise replacement number plate

front brake stop lamp sticks on slightly

nearside footrest slightly loose

Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,188 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

unmarked and un-stamped exhaust/can fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,188 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

unmarked and un-stamped exhaust/can fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2005 27,816 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 27,816 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y603 GCD is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y603 GCD, 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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Y603 GCD is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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