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HF03 VKS

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,077 mi
Last recorded26,077 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 26,077 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 26,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 22,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 20,457 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 20,456 miles

Rear reflector missing Reflective tape is not an acceptable substitute for a rear reflector. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,249 miles

play in rear suspension bush/bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 18,867 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 18,867 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,687 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 18,677 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,025 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 16,172 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,442 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 15,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,841 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 7,898 miles

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

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 VKS is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VKS, 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 HF03 VKS registered?

HF03 VKS is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 VKS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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