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KC03 KXR

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,849 mi
Last recorded39,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 KXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,849 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 39,849 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,832 miles

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)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 38,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,293 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 38,285 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate light not working

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 32,699 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,699 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,990 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,971 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,962 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,946 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,171 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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KC03 KXR is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KC03 KXR, 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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KC03 KXR is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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