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PJ53 RVC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,437 mi
Last recorded29,437 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 29,437 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 29,018 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 27,228 miles

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 27,228 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 27,220 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 27,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,605 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,140 miles

advise one of the front side lights is not working

Pass 19 Jan 2012 13,895 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 13,856 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,108 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 13 Jan 2010 3,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 2,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,247 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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PJ53 RVC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ53 RVC, 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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PJ53 RVC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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