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FN53 HFJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,067 mi
Last recorded40,067 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 HFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,067 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,711 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 36,362 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,041 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 32,029 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,782 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 29,782 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 May 2018 25,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 25,244 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 23,290 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 23,290 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when the rear brake is applied (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,960 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 18,960 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when the rear brake is applied (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 12,772 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 11,839 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,039 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 3,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 3,998 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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FN53 HFJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FN53 HFJ, 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 FN53 HFJ registered?

FN53 HFJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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