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GK53 BPO

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,354 mi
Last recorded47,354 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 45,922 miles

rear brake effort slightly low

Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,913 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear suspension very stiff Not working as it should (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 24,783 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,374 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 22,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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 BPO is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BPO, 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 GK53 BPO registered?

GK53 BPO is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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