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HF53 GFV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,399 mi
Last recorded49,399 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,314 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,975 miles

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

Front Upper crack in headlamp lense

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose and very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside hand grip turns on handlebar

tyres look under inflated

Fail 4 Jan 2021 38,975 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper crack in headlamp lense

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose and very dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside hand grip turns on handlebar

tyres look under inflated

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 33,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,207 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 28,207 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 25,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 25,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,361 miles

Rear brake peddle is broken and although not a failure should be replaced.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,877 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 GFV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFV, 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 HF53 GFV registered?

HF53 GFV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is HF53 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 GFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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