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GN53 RFY

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,279 mi
Last recorded45,279 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 RFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,279 miles

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 45,279 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,465 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 42,449 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 39,193 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,066 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 34,780 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Handlebar mounting clamps not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 34,780 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Handlebar mounting clamps not fitted correctly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 34,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 33,727 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front position lamp not working

Fail 31 Mar 2017 32,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing clamp (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' front wheel raised (2.2.1b)

front position lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,988 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 20,988 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,898 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,041 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,220 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 11,437 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

tyre pressures down. adjusted after mot

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,437 miles

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

tyre pressures down. adjusted after mot

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 RFY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFY, 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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GN53 RFY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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