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KV53 FYB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,873 mi
Last recorded49,873 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,873 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 46,359 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 44,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,379 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 37,379 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure not located in swing arm (3.2.A1j)

Brake reaction bracket insecure not located in swing arm (3.2.A1j)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,710 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 11 May 2013 20,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 18,024 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 15,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 12,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,849 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 10,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,605 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 10,590 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,412 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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KV53 FYB 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 78.9%.

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 KV53 FYB, 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 KV53 FYB registered?

KV53 FYB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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