MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
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)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK1?
Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 184 vehicles.
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Y478 HKU is a 2001 Suzuki Sv 650 SK1 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 2001 Suzuki Sv 650 SK1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 16,134 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 Sv 650 SK1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y478 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Sv 650 SK1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y478 HKU registered?
Y478 HKU is a 2001 Suzuki Sv 650 SK1, first registered on 18 April 2001.
Is Y478 HKU safe to buy?
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