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GN53 PFV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 PFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,749 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 49,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,398 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,201 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 46,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 30,099 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,099 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Very slight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has free play side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 30,099 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working Comes on late (brake light comes on after brake is already braking) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Very slight (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has free play side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,099 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Brakes just rubbing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Bearings have slight notch in movment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bearings have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 30,099 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Brakes just rubbing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Bearings have slight notch in movment (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm bearings have slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 48,158 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 30,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,429 miles

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

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

no plate lamp not working

silencer mounting poor

Fail 30 Jun 2012 27,429 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

no plate lamp not working

silencer mounting poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,407 miles

o/s front footrest slightly loose

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,392 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s front footrest slightly loose

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,567 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 15,450 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

o/s front f/rest slightly loose

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,450 miles

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

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

o/s front f/rest slightly loose

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2007 14,288 miles

o/s and n/s footrests slightly loose

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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GN53 PFV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN53 PFV, 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 GN53 PFV registered?

GN53 PFV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is GN53 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 PFV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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