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R5 CAU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,761 mi
Last recorded21,761 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,761 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 10,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 10,147 miles

Sprocket carrier bearing has slight freeplay....

Fail 15 Sep 2018 10,147 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake master cylinder leaking front brake reservoir fluid pipe incorrect and is sweating through the rubber hose (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear sprocket carrier bearing has slight free play..

Pass 15 Sep 2017 9 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,806 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 19,806 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 19,184 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,112 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,806 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,095 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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R5 CAU 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 81.3%.

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 R5 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R5 CAU?

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What year was R5 CAU registered?

R5 CAU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is R5 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 CAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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