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PJ03 RBF

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,427 mi
Last recorded59,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 RBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,427 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 59,427 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 33,761 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,281 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 31,638 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 31,638 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 30,612 miles

Outer Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,612 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,632 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 26,632 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,435 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 25,435 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,194 miles

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

No number plate light

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Slight play in swing arm bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2009 25,194 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

No number plate light

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Slight play in swing arm bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,897 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Slight play in swing arm bush

Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,115 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 15,104 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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PJ03 RBF is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ03 RBF, 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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PJ03 RBF is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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