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HF53 GKG

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,039 mi
Last recorded36,039 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 36,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 36,039 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 35,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 35,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 34,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 34,956 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched brake line (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 33,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,887 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,524 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

headlamp covers

reg plate size

Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,559 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 19,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 11,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,160 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,700 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 7,694 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,591 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 GKG is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKG, 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 GKG is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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