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EU53 EFZ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,699 mi
Last recorded47,699 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 46,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 46,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 43,055 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,752 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 40,747 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,051 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 37,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy pedal (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,666 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 33,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 32,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,906 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,178 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 24,178 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

lower exhaust clamp required

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,827 miles

chain worn/unevenly

exhaust clip poor

Fail 2 Aug 2010 17,823 miles

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

chain worn unevenly

exhaust clip poor

Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,703 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 2,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 1,786 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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EU53 EFZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EU53 EFZ, 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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EU53 EFZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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