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MV03 DYY

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,909 mi
Last recorded56,909 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 DYY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 56,909 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 56,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 43,846 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect N/S and O/S wrong bulbs ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight wear in cush drive rubbers and bearing

exhaust clamp missing ,but system secure

Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,703 miles

Front pads near limit

brake leaver has slight travel

exahust braket in poor condishion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,538 miles

brake leaver has slight travel

chaine needs adjustment soon

fornt pads getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,601 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 41,601 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,659 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,187 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,011 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 4 May 2012 20,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,220 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 18,220 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

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

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 16,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

indicators flash very fast

Fail 12 Feb 2009 15,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

indicators flash very fast

Fail 12 Nov 2007 11,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 7,622 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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MV03 DYY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV03 DYY, 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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MV03 DYY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 27 April 2003.

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