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Y853 XEG

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,298 mi
Last recorded21,298 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 XEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 21,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 21,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 21,291 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 20,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 20,978 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,154 miles

Clutch cable stiff, advise renewal.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,482 miles

Drive chain worn, rusty and slightly loose. Advise renewal

Pass 10 Mar 2018 16,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,347 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front brake slightly binding.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 11,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 8,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 8,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 5,551 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

cannot see rear brake fluid level.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 5,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 5,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 5,443 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 5,442 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 5,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 5,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 5,437 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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Y853 XEG is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y853 XEG, 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 Y853 XEG registered?

Y853 XEG is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y853 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 XEG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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