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AY51 BBE

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,785 mi
Last recorded22,785 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 22,785 miles

Exhaust noisy misfire (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 21,709 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono linkage pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 19,882 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 19,878 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 19,628 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty and slight blow

slight travel front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2019 18,395 miles

Long travel on brake lever and pedal

Slight play in rear lower monshock linkage

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

Fail 28 May 2019 18,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Long travel on brake lever and pedal

Slight play in rear lower monshock linkage

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 18,390 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust loose and in a poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,328 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,107 miles

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

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

Rear brake torque arm rusting

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,527 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,527 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,031 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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AY51 BBE 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 73.3%.

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 AY51 BBE, 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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AY51 BBE is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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