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ET03 MWM

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 MWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023

motorcycle not fitted with lights at time of mot test

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 58,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake resevoir - fluid level obscurred.

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

Rear swinging arm - slight movement (side play)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,927 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Left hand riders footrest hanger bent but ok

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,927 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Left hand riders footrest hanger bent but ok

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 46,902 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

lot of travel in front brake {handlebar }lever

Fail 21 Nov 2012 46,879 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,359 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,947 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,947 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 37,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,401 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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ET03 MWM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ET03 MWM, 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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ET03 MWM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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