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RX53 VPA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,952 mi
Last recorded19,952 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 19,952 miles

Rear Brake efficiency could be higher

Fail 5 Jul 2017 19,952 miles

Riders seat insecure Seat rail bolt missing offside (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension component loose Swing arm nut loose on offside (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake efficiency could be higher

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,939 miles

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

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

chain gaurd missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,138 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 30,138 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,677 miles

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

rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,175 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,974 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 26,973 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2009 24,774 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,755 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,426 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

both front footrest pivots worn

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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RX53 VPA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX53 VPA, 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 RX53 VPA registered?

RX53 VPA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is RX53 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 VPA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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