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DK53 ZFL

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

26,159 mi
Last recorded26,159 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 26,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 24,386 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 23,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 22,628 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 19,879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 19,879 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,977 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 18,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 18,078 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 16,652 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 16,392 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 16,134 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 16,134 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,087 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 16,087 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2013 15,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,714 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,836 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 11,824 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 7,893 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

advise rear fender cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,893 miles

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

advise rear fender cracked

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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DK53 ZFL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DK53 ZFL, 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 DK53 ZFL registered?

DK53 ZFL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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