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RX53 ZPL

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,678 mi
Last recorded63,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,678 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear linkage movement in lower bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,699 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 56,620 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower front mono shock link bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake reservoir mount deteriorated.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 52,108 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake lever harsh in operation.

slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,953 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusty (3.2.A1l)

rear brake pads corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 50,951 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy no hydraulic pressure at pedal (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted rusty (3.2.A1l)

rear brake pads corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,858 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 45,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,370 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 41,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,916 miles

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight oil leak from engine on n/s.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,810 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,810 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,524 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,524 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,856 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 18,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nail in front tyre

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

unable to start bike due to flat battery.

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 ZPL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZPL, 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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RX53 ZPL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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