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FX53 HNL

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,978 mi
Last recorded19,978 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 19,978 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 19,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 19,911 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 19,910 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear scottoiler pipe insecure.

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

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

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

Rear rack slightly loose

Pass 13 Jan 2019 17,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 17,387 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 17,115 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 16,799 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 16,786 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2013 16,230 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 14,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 13,818 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 13,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,160 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 12,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 8,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 5,825 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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FX53 HNL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FX53 HNL, 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 FX53 HNL registered?

FX53 HNL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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