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DK03 OFW

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,124 mi
Last recorded44,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 44,124 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 44,124 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,824 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,680 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 43,527 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 38,167 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured blue in colour (1.1.2a)

Offside chain adjuster loose

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 38,167 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured blue in colour (1.1.2a)

Offside chain adjuster loose

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking against bar end weight (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,500 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 29,500 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,362 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 28,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,927 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,130 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 OFW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFW, 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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DK03 OFW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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