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Y989 HGU

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,310 mi
Last recorded47,310 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 HGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 47,310 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Rear Indicator damaged but function not impaired

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 May 2018 47,310 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam bulb missing. (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp missing bulb missing. (1.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam bulb missing. (1.2.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 45,676 miles

clutch tight

Fail 2 May 2017 45,665 miles

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

clutch tight

Pass 7 May 2016 44,302 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,418 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 42,372 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 36,814 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 35,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,753 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,687 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,513 miles

Rear No. plate slightly obscuring rear indicators

Pass 7 May 2008 23,550 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 23,532 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 223,176 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2006 18,182 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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Y989 HGU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y989 HGU, 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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Y989 HGU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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