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Y618 XEW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,114 mi
Last recorded41,114 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 XEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 41,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Chain guard insecure hugger rubbing on rear tyre likely to impede wheel rotation (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front cannot be applied smoothly

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit just above legal limit off 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

rear brake pedal rubbing fairing

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,580 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,693 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 38,693 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,435 miles

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

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

Drive chin dry

Front brake discs have play

Front brake lever grunchy in operation

Front brake reservoir low

Rear tyre misshaped

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 38,435 miles

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

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

Drive chin dry

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front brake discs have play

Front brake lever grunchy in operation

Front brake reservoir low

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam Main beam, (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear tyre misshaped

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,674 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 34,674 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch operation heavy

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,514 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,396 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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Y618 XEW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y618 XEW, 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 Y618 XEW registered?

Y618 XEW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y618 XEW safe to buy?

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