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PX53 CTU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,550 mi
Last recorded27,550 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 CTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 27,550 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 27,536 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 27,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 27,327 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 25,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,846 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 23,535 miles

ends of clutch and brake lever missing

Pass 23 May 2012 25,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,632 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,742 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,319 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

multifunction rear light fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,652 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,652 miles

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,170 miles

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

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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PX53 CTU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX53 CTU, 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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What year was PX53 CTU registered?

PX53 CTU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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