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AE51 RGU

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,465 mi
Last recorded36,465 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 RGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 36,465 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,438 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 35,154 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2015 34,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

the front parking light is not working

Fail 18 May 2015 34,243 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

the front parking light is not working

Pass 3 May 2014 31,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever pivot bush worn

Pass 16 May 2013 28,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

anti slip device missing - rear brake lever

front nearside brake caliper crush washer slightly wheeping

Pass 9 May 2012 27,658 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

the rear brake lever is damaged but has been repaired

Pass 9 May 2011 26,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 26,345 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 23,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators flash slightly quicker than normal

Pass 20 May 2009 11,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,816 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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AE51 RGU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE51 RGU, 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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AE51 RGU is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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