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HX53 GHJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,952 mi
Last recorded48,952 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 48,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 47,625 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,026 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,408 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 43,808 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 43,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 43,322 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 40,999 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,449 miles

Repair in rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,499 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 35,499 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

offside rear indicator not secure

suspect tube fitted in rear tyre(radial)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,102 miles

No.plate light not working.

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 28,333 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,333 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,091 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 18,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 15,580 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 GHJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX53 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

HX53 GHJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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