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KV53 FYC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,139 mi
Last recorded46,139 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 46,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 43,791 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Fail 22 Jun 2024 43,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

Pass 30 May 2022 41,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 May 2022 41,795 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 38,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements small numberplate (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,970 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,263 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 33,254 miles

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

Offside Front OIL FILM ON FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,305 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,178 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,197 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,998 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,992 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,951 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 FYC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KV53 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

KV53 FYC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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