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SP53 CUA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,141 mi
Last recorded39,141 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 39,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 39,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 38,979 miles

Front Slight free play in both front disc bobbins

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,436 miles

Both front brake discs bobbins worn

Rear mono shock pivot arm slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,976 miles

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

rear mono shock pivot worn

Fail 24 Jun 2019 34,976 miles

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

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

rear mono shock pivot worn

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 28,963 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,342 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

clutch biting point requires adjustment

Pass 8 May 2015 17,083 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 13,246 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 7,448 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 7,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2012 7,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 6,861 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 6,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 6,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 5,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,535 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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SP53 CUA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SP53 CUA, 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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SP53 CUA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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