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BU53 UTT

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

31,808 mi
Last recorded31,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 31,808 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

fairing is slightly loose

Pass 25 Nov 2025 31,804 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 31,479 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 31,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 31,114 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,114 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,870 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 30,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 30,754 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,275 miles

Rear brake fluid is low

Fail 11 Jul 2018 30,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake fluid is low

Pass 10 Jun 2017 29,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,733 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,733 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,325 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,318 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 28,318 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 28,278 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 28,278 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,003 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,007 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 26,975 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,315 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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BU53 UTT is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

BU53 UTT is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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