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DX53 DZN

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,480 mi
Last recorded48,480 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 DZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 48,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,438 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 48,417 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 45,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,241 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 40,108 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,600 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 37,174 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 36,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 35,989 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 May 2012 35,654 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 35,581 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,760 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,741 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,284 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 31,241 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,619 miles

Slight play in swing arm pivot

Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,520 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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DX53 DZN is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX53 DZN, 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 DX53 DZN registered?

DX53 DZN is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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