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NX03 LUB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

43,666 mi
Last recorded43,666 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 LUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 43,666 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front FRONT MUDGUARD SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 43,666 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front FRONT MUDGUARD SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,011 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front FRONT MUDGUARD IS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 37,968 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls NOT OPERATING BY REAR BRAKE PEDAL. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Front FRONT FENDER INSECURE.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 34,550 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM BEARINGS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 34,550 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM BEARINGS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 30,892 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2021 30,892 miles

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

Exhaust noisy baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear sprocket carrier bearing slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,640 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 30,640 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 29,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front brake fluid reservoir loose (damaged)

Fail 5 Jul 2019 29,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front brake fluid reservoir loose (damaged)

Pass 10 Jul 2018 26,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,398 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 25,398 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2016 24,523 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 23,932 miles

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

Rear foot brake has slight reserve travel

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,932 miles

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

Rear foot brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2014 23,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,114 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,711 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 22,704 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 21,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 21,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 17,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,102 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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NX03 LUB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NX03 LUB, 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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NX03 LUB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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