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Y948 NLD

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,921 mi
Last recorded54,921 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 NLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,921 miles

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

Off Side Fork Guard insecure

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tail Tidy slightly insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 54,604 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake hose rubbing rear tyre

slight oil leak right hand side

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,225 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,227 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,227 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,120 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,106 miles

Chain guard missing

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

clamp missing from exhaust to silencer joint(no leaks.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,106 miles

Chain guard missing

clamp missing from exhaust to silencer joint(no leaks.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,819 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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Y948 NLD is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y948 NLD, 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 Y948 NLD registered?

Y948 NLD is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y948 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 NLD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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