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SIG 40

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,302 mi
Last recorded38,302 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 40
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 38,302 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 37,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

seat strap fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 36,213 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,213 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 30,811 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,998 miles

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

alterations to wiring loom at front of bike - headlights not standard

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,099 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear light led`s 50% out.

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Poor and untidy alterations to front loom.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 26,549 miles

Cut in rear tyre.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,549 miles

Cut in rear tyre.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 23,193 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 23,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2013 19,857 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 19,857 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,685 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 18,685 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,457 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,745 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 15,707 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,603 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 8,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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SIG 40 is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SIG 40, 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 SIG 40 registered?

SIG 40 is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is SIG 40 safe to buy?

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