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HF53 GFK

2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,719 mi
Last recorded42,719 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK312,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK3
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 41,145 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chain guard damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 38,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,632 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2013 35,617 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,584 miles

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

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

speedo drive broken

Fail 27 Oct 2006 19,584 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK3?

Based on 1,214 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Drive chain excessively loose 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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HF53 GFK is a 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 12,077 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 Sv 650 SK3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 GFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF53 GFK registered?

HF53 GFK is a 2003 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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