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Y788 XCE

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,060 mi
Last recorded14,060 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 XCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 14,060 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 307 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 307 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

left hand headlamp not working

Pass 8 Jul 2013 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 2 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,948 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 37,948 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,118 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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Y788 XCE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y788 XCE, 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 Y788 XCE registered?

Y788 XCE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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