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F16 CBC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,393 mi
Last recorded37,393 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 CBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 37,393 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,018 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,065 miles

Oil Leak from front cylinder

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,712 miles

Central Oil leak from sump plug

Screen bolt loose

Pass 11 May 2018 34,230 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive CHAIN HAS STIFF LINKS (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 May 2018 34,230 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive CHAIN HAS STIFF LINKS (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED DURING TEST (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,041 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out buttons showing signs of ware (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out buttons showing signs of ware (3.2.A1m)

drive chain has tight spots

only one rear side light working

Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,041 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out buttons showing signs of ware (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out buttons showing signs of ware (3.2.A1m)

drive chain has tight spots

only one rear side light working

Pass 5 Mar 2016 32,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,416 miles

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 5 Sep 2013 27,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 25,182 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 25,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,419 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,237 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 7,809 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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F16 CBC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F16 CBC, 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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F16 CBC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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