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Y98 MBV

2001 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,066 mi
Last recorded46,066 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 46,066 miles

Stop lamp not working Brake control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 33,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 32,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,425 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 32,425 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 32,336 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 30,873 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 28,069 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20 kg bind (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired working ok but has tape holding lens inplace (1.5.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear wheel has slight toe out in alignment (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 23,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 18,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 14,370 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 14,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

clutch stiff to opperate

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,171 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,119 miles

front folk dust covers slighty deteriorated

front wheel slighty damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2010 10,118 miles

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

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

front folk dust covers slighty deteriorated

front wheel slighty damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,978 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 9,977 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 9,516 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,220 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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Y98 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y98 MBV, 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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Y98 MBV is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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