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BU53 FKR

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,687 mi
Last recorded38,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,119 miles

Aftermarket Exhaust Fitted, Front brake ferrels corroded, Left Hand Handle bar grip worn, Engine has heavy rattle when running.

Rear Number plate water ingress.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,167 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Possiton Lamp Loose

Fail 13 Aug 2011 30,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre starting to crack

rear light and rear body work loose

Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre starting to crack

rear light and rear body work loose

Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,333 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 25,890 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 May 2009 21,860 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

bar end waight missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,539 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 16,539 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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BU53 FKR is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 17,088 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 BU53 FKR, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 FKR registered?

BU53 FKR is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is BU53 FKR safe to buy?

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