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SN53 NFV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,942 mi
Last recorded44,942 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 NFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,824 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 44,405 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure SUBFRAME INSECURE (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard insecure MISSING (6.1.7 (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,396 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Central Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

direction indicators not fitted

rider looks wierd

Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 32,115 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 30,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,283 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,721 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,103 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 2,917 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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SN53 NFV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SN53 NFV, 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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SN53 NFV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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