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HW53 GGA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,868 mi
Last recorded17,868 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 17,868 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 17,868 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour red (1.1.2a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front pads rusty

n/s grip damaged

radiator damaged and close to n/s front fork leg

Fail 6 Jun 2013 16,023 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front brake pads very rusty

headlamp broken and unable to adjust

radiator mount bent and insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,563 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pads are rusted/detereated

Pass 20 Apr 2007 6,549 miles

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

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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HW53 GGA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HW53 GGA, 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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HW53 GGA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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