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OY53 VDM

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,718 mi
Last recorded39,718 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VDM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 39,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 39,345 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 39,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 38,803 miles

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

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

Nearside gearshift lever bent

Fail 1 Apr 2022 38,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside gearshift lever bent

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators light intensity reduced n/s and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 36,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced visibility head on reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced visibility head on reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,610 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,061 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 29,061 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,527 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,328 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,486 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 17,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,298 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 VDM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY53 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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