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HF03 VKM

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,546 mi
Last recorded17,546 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 17,546 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 14,105 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 13,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 12,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 12,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 12,008 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 11,058 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 10,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,065 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 10,065 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,296 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 8,294 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 6,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,779 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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HF03 VKM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF03 VKM, 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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HF03 VKM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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