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MV03 ECJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

25,641 mi
Last recorded25,641 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 ECJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,641 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 25,641 miles

Central Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,350 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 25,349 miles

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,892 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Loose wiring at front

Fail 24 Jun 2016 23,892 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Loose wiring at front

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,064 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

exhaust link pipe touching swingarm

Fail 22 May 2014 21,064 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

exhaust link pipe touching swingarm

Pass 15 May 2013 20,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,549 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 19,523 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,290 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 18,290 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,864 miles

front forks are misaligned

indicators flashing fast

rear number plate lights low on effiency

Pass 3 Jun 2009 13,369 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,265 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 ECJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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