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RK53 KMG

2004 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,944 mi
Last recorded30,944 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 KMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,059 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 25,059 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 19,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 19,576 miles

Front Brake component insecure Master cylinder component broken as mounting (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp not working Front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 18,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 18,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,905 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,746 miles

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

front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 9 Sep 2014 17,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,955 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 16,955 miles

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,086 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,586 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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RK53 KMG is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 RK53 KMG, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK53 KMG is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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