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Y97 GHW

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,443 mi
Last recorded40,443 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 40,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 40,442 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,251 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 40,246 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Chain guard missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose one mounting bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,499 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 32,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,614 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,645 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 30,645 miles

Offside Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,818 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,120 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,096 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,848 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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Y97 GHW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y97 GHW, 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 Y97 GHW registered?

Y97 GHW is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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