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HF53 GJU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,945 mi
Last recorded14,945 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 14,945 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 14,945 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 14,944 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Rear (1.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak L/H (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,929 miles

Radiator slightly insecure

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Lower Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 13,929 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/H (5.3.2 (b))

Radiator slightly insecure

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Lower Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 13,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 13,917 miles

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 11,516 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 11,337 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,928 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,093 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 8,093 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,956 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 GJU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

HF53 GJU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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