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FX53 NHB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,531 mi
Last recorded25,531 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 NHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,531 miles

Front Front tyre perished slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 25,531 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyre perished slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 22,826 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,597 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 16,833 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

tyre pressures are slightly low

Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,651 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre has repair rubber plug in the tread.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,987 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,912 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,340 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 11,263 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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 NHB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FX53 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

FX53 NHB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is FX53 NHB safe to buy?

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