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PL03 CGV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,500 mi
Last recorded71,500 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 CGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,500 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 68,357 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 61,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,085 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted - noise level okay

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 54,085 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted - noise level okay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 52,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 52,101 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,419 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,122 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 27,231 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 6,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 5,302 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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PL03 CGV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL03 CGV, 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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PL03 CGV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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