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Y96 TKM

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,029 mi
Last recorded43,029 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 TKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,029 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 43,029 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 43,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 43,020 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 42,850 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,477 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,477 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,927 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 37,927 miles

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,068 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Chain guard missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,165 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 10,327 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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Y96 TKM 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 Y96 TKM, 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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Y96 TKM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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