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FG03 LZV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,666 mi
Last recorded29,666 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 29,666 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

GEAR LEVER NOT RETURNING

Fail 18 Sep 2024 29,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,666 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front side light inop

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front farring loose

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 25,094 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure broken and hanging loose (1.1.10 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters wrong miss shaped (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 25,094 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,094 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,094 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,405 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 20,405 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,228 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,765 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,237 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 11,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,057 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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FG03 LZV 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 75%.

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 FG03 LZV, 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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What year was FG03 LZV registered?

FG03 LZV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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