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PO53 VKA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,139 mi
Last recorded38,139 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 38,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mount slightly damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 38,139 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Both sides (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mount slightly damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 24,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 23,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 23,127 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 19,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,254 miles

Central Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 14,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,003 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 13,953 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 13,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,625 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 11,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 6,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 2,918 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 2,918 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 2,319 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 VKA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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