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BX53 UHB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,638 mi
Last recorded33,638 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 UHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,504 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 32,504 miles

Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Suspension component fractured linkage broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 31,309 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 29,426 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 27,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

oil leak from oil cooler area

Pass 10 Feb 2018 26,645 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2016 22,995 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 22,985 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,945 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 22,945 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,154 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Radiator Mounting Secured with split pin instead of bolt

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 21,154 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,670 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 20,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,213 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 18,065 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2008 18,065 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2007 15,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2006 10,417 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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BX53 UHB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BX53 UHB, 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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BX53 UHB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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