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Y61 KUJ

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,813 mi
Last recorded17,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY61 KUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,813 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,221 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 17,221 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 15,552 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,496 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,195 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 15,190 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 14,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 11,879 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,879 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 11,879 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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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Y61 KUJ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y61 KUJ, 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 Y61 KUJ registered?

Y61 KUJ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y61 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y61 KUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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