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KN03 KHU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,941 mi
Last recorded31,941 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 KHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 31,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside fork dust seal corroded and lifting

Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 31,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork dust seals badly corroded and incorrectly seated

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 31,459 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Fork dust seals badly corroded and incorrectly seated

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,266 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 29,243 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play notchy steering heads (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 26,538 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 26,519 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid main line from cylinder leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 26,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing exhaust clamp missing front of system (7.1.1a)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. left hand grip moving on bar (2.1.1c)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

chain adjuster loose

Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 23,542 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 21,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,483 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 20,483 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)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,539 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 5,652 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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KN03 KHU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN03 KHU, 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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KN03 KHU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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