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YK51 LCT

2001 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,318 mi
Last recorded24,318 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 LCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 24,318 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,023 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 24,023 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Nearside rear bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 24,007 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 24,005 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator loose

Pass 20 Dec 2018 23,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,654 miles

rear tyre getting close to minimum tread depth

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,576 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 22,576 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,797 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 19,767 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 16,576 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 16,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 8,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,965 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 6,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 6,052 miles

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

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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YK51 LCT is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YK51 LCT, 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 YK51 LCT registered?

YK51 LCT is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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