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HX53 ESF

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,512 mi
Last recorded56,512 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 ESF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 56,512 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,922 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 55,922 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 54,850 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,899 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle slightly sticking at full steering lock

Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,899 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle slightly sticking at full steering lock

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,645 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,867 miles

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

drive chain dry

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,867 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

drive chain dry

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,492 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,058 miles

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

rear carrier has freeplay at fixing points

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,597 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,534 miles

front brake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,736 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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HX53 ESF is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX53 ESF, 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 HX53 ESF registered?

HX53 ESF is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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