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DX53 JHE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,185 mi
Last recorded37,185 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 JHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,185 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 37,185 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,852 miles

No chainguard fitted.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 31,827 miles

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

No chainguard fitted.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,353 miles

Chain guard missing

Engine mount missing o/s front.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 27,347 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Engine mount missing o/s front.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 24,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,241 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,122 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 14,902 miles

ADVISE METAL OBJECT IN REAR TYRE

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,902 miles

ADVISE METAL OBJECT IN REAR TYRE

Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,053 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 JHE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

DX53 JHE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DX53 JHE safe to buy?

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