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DK03 OCS

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,955 mi
Last recorded50,955 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 47,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 39,912 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,567 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 35,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,188 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 27,188 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 23,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,276 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 6,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,126 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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DK03 OCS is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK03 OCS, 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 DK03 OCS registered?

DK03 OCS is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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