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HX53 WKU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

21,737 mi
Last recorded21,737 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 WKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 21,737 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 21,737 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) inop at first now fixed (4.7.2 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar left side bar grip loose , added a super glue fix (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,943 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front brage is dragging slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

the left side fairing panel is missing

Fail 1 Sep 2023 17,888 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam right hand headlamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam right hand headlamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) not working (4.7.2 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively front brage is dragging slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

the left side fairing panel is missing

Pass 1 Jul 2022 13,238 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 10,055 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 10,049 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 10,049 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 10,044 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 10,044 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Not working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 10,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,029 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre worn slightly unevenly

Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Jul 2014 9,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 8,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 8,870 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,493 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,804 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 6,804 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 5,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 4,625 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 4,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 WKU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

HX53 WKU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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