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Y985 EGR

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,342 mi
Last recorded22,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 EGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 22,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 11,105 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 11,085 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated clamp cracked (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 10,917 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 10,917 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,890 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,796 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 10,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 10,700 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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Y985 EGR 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 Y985 EGR, 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 Y985 EGR registered?

Y985 EGR is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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