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GX03 OPE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,097 mi
Last recorded89,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,301 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 88,282 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 87,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 87,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,701 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 84,697 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 84,680 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Loose wires umder headlight

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 79,660 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,330 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,002 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 52,002 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,794 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,556 miles

Rear 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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GX03 OPE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX03 OPE, 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 GX03 OPE registered?

GX03 OPE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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