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Y789 HMV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 HMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2025

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2025

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2024

Chain guard missing ()

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2023

Chain guard missing ()

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,774 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 21,766 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 20,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 20,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 190,732 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 15,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain gaurd has been melted but still functions

petrol cap appears to be not closed properly I can not get it to leak

rear tyre has rubbed on the silencer pipe

Fail 15 May 2014 15,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain gaurd has been melted but still functions

petrol cap appears to be not closed properly I can not get it to leak

rear tyre has rubbed on the silencer pipe

Pass 13 May 2013 11,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 8,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate lamp missing

Fail 17 Feb 2012 8,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no plate lamp missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 7,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,972 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 5,931 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,592 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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Y789 HMV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y789 HMV, 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 Y789 HMV registered?

Y789 HMV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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