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GK53 CGE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,792 mi
Last recorded63,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,792 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Fuel cap seal worn enabling water into fuel tank

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,353 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 63,337 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,958 miles

Front brake lever short

Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,884 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake lever short

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,598 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 46,102 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,665 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 44,665 miles

Offside Front Brake lever cracked brake lever (3.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,346 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 41,329 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,932 miles

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

drive chain loose

Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,870 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,869 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 14,894 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 10,193 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight 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 CGE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CGE, 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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GK53 CGE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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