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Y701 WFL

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,689 mi
Last recorded29,689 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 WFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 29,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 27,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

gear lever bent

Pass 29 Apr 2024 23,970 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 22,800 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

chain connecting link not riveted much

chain corroded

position lamp has up to 50% light sources inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2023 22,800 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

chain connecting link not riveted much

chain corroded

position lamp has up to 50% light sources inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2022 21,568 miles

Drive chain rusty

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 21,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 20,793 miles

engine bolt missing n/s

slight bind on front brake

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,720 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 18,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 11,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 8,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,409 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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Y701 WFL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y701 WFL, 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 Y701 WFL registered?

Y701 WFL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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