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Y847 NBY

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 NBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 80,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 79,695 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,501 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 79,219 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,148 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,216 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,151 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 66,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,195 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,372 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,184 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 43,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,022 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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Y847 NBY is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y847 NBY, 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 Y847 NBY registered?

Y847 NBY is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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