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KV53 OKA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,042 mi
Last recorded29,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 OKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,042 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fairings broken

Fail 24 May 2024 29,038 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 28,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 28,296 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 28,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 28,101 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 27,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 27,372 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 27,372 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 24,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 24,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,805 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,578 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 9,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,277 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 8,566 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 OKA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV53 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

KV53 OKA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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