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Y833 OVL

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,914 mi
Last recorded54,914 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 OVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 54,914 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 54,059 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 51,581 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 51,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 51,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,647 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,952 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 44,626 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 44,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 44,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,860 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 22,476 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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Y833 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y833 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y833 OVL registered?

Y833 OVL is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y833 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 OVL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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