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KE03 HTP

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 53,100 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 53,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,328 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 52,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,125 miles

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

fuel tank seal hard & cracked, allowing water ingress, tank neck rusting

Fail 17 Jul 2017 49,047 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute both sides too fast also osf dim (1.5.1c)

Horn not working 8 out of 10 times did not work (1.7.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking wheel hugger loose (6.1.1c)

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

fuel tank seal hard & cracked, allowing water ingress, tank neck rusting

Pass 30 Apr 2016 42,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,771 miles

Advise indicators flashing fast

Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,760 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Advise indicators flashing fast

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 36,286 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Near side front inner brake pad is worn low.

Slight freeplay in swinging arm pivot.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 34,607 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,325 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,443 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,105 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)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,985 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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KE03 HTP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KE03 HTP, 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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KE03 HTP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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