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Y717 TOV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,217 mi
Last recorded33,217 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 TOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 33,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 31,383 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 31,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 29,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 29,886 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 27,742 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,572 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 26,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,017 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 23,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,767 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,027 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 19,027 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 15,149 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 13,965 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 13,965 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside footrest cover loose (brocken bolt)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 100,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 8,339 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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Y717 TOV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y717 TOV, 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 Y717 TOV registered?

Y717 TOV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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