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FM03 OJA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,018 mi
Last recorded49,018 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,531 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 48,002 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,948 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,871 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,073 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,758 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 44,045 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,641 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,066 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 6,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 5,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,608 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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FM03 OJA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FM03 OJA, 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 FM03 OJA registered?

FM03 OJA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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