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GK53 BOV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,324 mi
Last recorded26,324 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,324 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,319 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,264 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,264 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,414 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,414 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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GK53 BOV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GK53 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK53 BOV registered?

GK53 BOV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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