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PO53 TUP

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

66,078 mi
Last recorded66,078 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 TUP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 66,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

clutch lever slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,815 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 63,808 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 60,900 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 60,872 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

GEAR LEVER PIVOTS WORN

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,899 miles

FUEL TANK RUSTING

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

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

Rear SWING ARM HAS PLAY

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 58,893 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FUEL TANK RUSTING

Front Inner Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

BAR HAND GRIPS WORN

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

Rear SWING ARM HAS PLAY

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

REAR CALIPER RUSTY

Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,970 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 41,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 41,668 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,731 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,439 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 10,439 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre pressure low

rear tyre pressure very low

Fail 13 Aug 2011 27,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,330 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 15,890 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,395 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 6,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 5,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,604 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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PO53 TUP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PO53 TUP, 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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PO53 TUP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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