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BU53 UVA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,068 mi
Last recorded45,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,068 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,058 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 41,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,569 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 34,502 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 34,491 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 31,511 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake rod slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,511 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake rod slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 29,300 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,487 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 13,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,429 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 UVA 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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

BU53 UVA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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