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GK53 BSV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,463 mi
Last recorded3,463 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 3,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 3,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 3,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 2,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 2,571 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 2,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 1,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 1,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 1,344 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 1,262 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 1,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 1,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 407 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 407 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 19,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,408 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 15,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,907 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,545 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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GK53 BSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GK53 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

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

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