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Y608 UKP

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,890 mi
Last recorded55,890 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 UKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,283 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 55,283 miles

Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 52,594 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 51,188 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 50,638 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 50,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 50,165 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 34,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,703 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,862 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 19,858 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,095 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 18,095 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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

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

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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Y608 UKP is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y608 UKP, 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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Y608 UKP is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is Y608 UKP safe to buy?

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