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OY53 WVZ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,332 mi
Last recorded46,332 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 46,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,829 miles

Fork seals in poor condition, but not leaking

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seals (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 44,917 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Rivet link (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork dust seals (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,420 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,379 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,954 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,242 miles

offside riders footpeg loose but not insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2010 21,242 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

offside riders footpeg loose but not insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,226 miles

no number plate light

o/s/f indecator not working with hazards

Fail 2 Nov 2006 15,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

no number plate light

o/s/f indecator not working with hazards

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 WVZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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