CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX51 SVJ

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,658 mi
Last recorded22,658 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 SVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 22,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 22,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,182 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 22,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 21,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 20,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,852 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 19,852 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brakes slightly binding

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 18,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 11,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,030 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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
Full Suzuki SV650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX51 SVJ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BX51 SVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX51 SVJ?

You can check the full history of BX51 SVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX51 SVJ registered?

BX51 SVJ is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 September 2001.

Is BX51 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 SVJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX51 SVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX51 SVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.