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NK53 BFA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,994 mi
Last recorded18,994 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 18,994 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

exhaust slightly rusty

handle bars slightly bent

slight play in swinging arm

Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 18,227 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 17,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,941 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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NK53 BFA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK53 BFA, 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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NK53 BFA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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