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GN53 VZV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,007 mi
Last recorded52,007 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 VZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 52,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 51,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,401 miles

front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,542 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 47,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 44,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,801 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,612 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,408 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 33,407 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 31,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 12,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,047 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 VZV 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 90.5%.

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 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 GN53 VZV, 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 GN53 VZV registered?

GN53 VZV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is GN53 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 VZV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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