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HX53 GHU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,064 mi
Last recorded27,064 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 27,064 miles

no lights fitted,

single seat fitted.

single seat fitted. no lights. DAY TIME M.O.T ONLY DAY USE ONLY.

Fail 22 May 2019 27,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

no lights fitted,

single seat fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,355 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,028 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 21,028 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

lots of free play on clutch cable

Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,277 miles

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

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

Rear 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 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 19,231 miles

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

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

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

Rear 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 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s chain adjuster slightly loose

o/s driver footrest slightly loose

Pass 14 Feb 2009 11,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 6,687 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 GHU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

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

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