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Y97 YBH

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,098 mi
Last recorded36,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 YBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front dampers weak

Fail 5 Jul 2019 36,097 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front dampers weak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,500 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,131 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 30,299 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 29,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,015 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 27,015 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,548 miles

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

front brake lever long travel + mount needs attention

Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,680 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

gear lever loose on output shaft

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 YBH is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

Y97 YBH is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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