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HF53 GFO

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,390 mi
Last recorded42,390 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GFO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,390 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 41,102 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 41,083 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 39,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 39,015 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,222 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 34,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 33,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat /rear fairing panel missing

Pass 9 Jun 2018 31,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 31,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,548 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,456 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,107 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,107 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,871 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,500 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,494 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 19,079 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,079 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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HF53 GFO is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF53 GFO, 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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HF53 GFO is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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