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GX03 SZY

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

24,704 mi
Last recorded24,704 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 SZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,704 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 23,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 23,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 23,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,651 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 23,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust clamp detatched

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,129 miles

Higher rear brake effort normally obtainable

Fail 7 Sep 2019 23,129 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Higher rear brake effort normally obtainable

Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,662 miles

Front tyre valve perished

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 22,662 miles

Front tyre valve perished

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 22,196 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 22,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2015

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,109 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 21,109 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 20,291 miles

Clutch pivot worn

Front tyre worn on nearside

Nearside inner brake pad worn (75%)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,291 miles

Clutch pivot worn

Front tyre worn on nearside

Nearside inner brake pad worn (75%)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,502 miles

Both front fork dust seals deteriorated

Clutch lever worn on pivots

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

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

A rubber ball has formed inside the front tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,502 miles

Both front fork dust seals deteriorated

Clutch lever worn on pivots

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

A rubber ball has formed inside the front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,552 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Particals of rubber rolling around inside of front tyre tyre

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,535 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 14,535 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2009 11,106 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 11,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 7,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,334 miles

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 SZY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

GX03 SZY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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