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AE51 RHZ

2001 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,980 mi
Last recorded42,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 RHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,980 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 9 Jun 2025 42,978 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 20 May 2024 42,959 miles

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,194 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 41,754 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,202 miles

Front small cut in tread

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 40,718 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,695 miles

beam deflector fitted for mot. major oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,413 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 38,404 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,025 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

rear brake hose to swingarm fixing loose

Pass 14 May 2011 33,949 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,298 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 29,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 28,371 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 28,301 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight play on rear shocker bushes

Pass 4 May 2006 28,368 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 RHZ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RHZ, 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 AE51 RHZ registered?

AE51 RHZ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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