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Y609 GMB

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,122 mi
Last recorded36,122 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 GMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 35,876 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 35,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened fouling exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 35,114 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering twisted (2.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened fouling exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,789 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 32,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,951 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,791 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 May 2009 26,791 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,225 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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Y609 GMB is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y609 GMB, 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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What year was Y609 GMB registered?

Y609 GMB is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y609 GMB safe to buy?

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