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OY53 OPU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,755 mi
Last recorded44,755 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,755 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 43,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,344 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 41,750 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 40,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 34,475 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,479 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,303 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 25,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 25,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,651 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 24,631 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Clutch lever adjustment in correct

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,103 miles

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

exhaust clamp missing

gear lever worn

Fail 22 Apr 2009 22,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust clamp missing

gear lever worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,867 miles

lubricate rear brake pedal pivot.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,696 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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OY53 OPU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY53 OPU, 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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OY53 OPU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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