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SJ03 HSC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,298 mi
Last recorded23,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 HSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 23,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 23,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 22,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,835 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,835 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,826 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted light pitting on both discs (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,506 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,818 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 18,818 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 17,788 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 16,781 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,707 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,486 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,486 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,379 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 10,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,147 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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SJ03 HSC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ03 HSC, 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 SJ03 HSC registered?

SJ03 HSC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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