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831M4W

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,626 mi
Last recorded17,626 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration831M4W
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 17,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 17,626 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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831M4W is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 831M4W, 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 831M4W registered?

831M4W is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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