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FE51 TZM

2001 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,934 mi
Last recorded41,934 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki SV65019,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 TZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 41,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 41,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 38,661 miles

Lower fairing loose but not insecure

Offside Front mirror loose

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

no lights fitted at the time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2022 38,661 miles

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

Lower fairing loose but not insecure

Offside Front mirror loose

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

no lights fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2021 34,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 34,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,810 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 33,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018
Pass 3 Sep 2016 8,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,949 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,514 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 32,514 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

gear change modified

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,272 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 26,272 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 24,188 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,472 miles

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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,672 miles

clutch bind

headlamp aim borderline

Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,093 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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FE51 TZM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FE51 TZM, 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

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What year was FE51 TZM registered?

FE51 TZM is a 2001 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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