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EU53 UPZ

2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3

Green Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,235 mi
Last recorded32,235 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK312,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 32,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 31,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 30,905 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 30,903 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,630 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 29,606 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 26,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 25,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,208 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 14,994 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 14,994 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 13,008 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,017 miles

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

n/s front footrest slightly loose

Fail 6 May 2008 9,014 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/f footrest slightly loose

Fail 16 Apr 2007 8,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear indicators poorly mounted †n/s front footrest slightly loose

Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear indicators poorly mounted †n/s front footrest slightly loose

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK3?

Based on 1,214 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Drive chain excessively loose 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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EU53 UPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 in Green with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 12,077 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 Sv 650 SK3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 UPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU53 UPZ registered?

EU53 UPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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