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BU53 UUW

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,510 mi
Last recorded29,510 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,510 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,847 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 27,063 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 27,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2015 25,265 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,469 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,110 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,632 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 9,559 miles

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

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 UUW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

BU53 UUW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is BU53 UUW safe to buy?

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