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EU53 URB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,121 mi
Last recorded43,121 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 URB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,217 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,391 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 36,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 36,559 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,485 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no pillion foot rests fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,532 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,704 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,427 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 20,427 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,233 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,865 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 5,040 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 URB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 URB, 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 URB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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