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SV03 BYE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,167 mi
Last recorded27,167 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 BYE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,167 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 27,149 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 24,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,215 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 15,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front nearside foot rest slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,378 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight play at front disc rivets

Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,378 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight play at front disc rivets

Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,795 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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SV03 BYE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV03 BYE, 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 SV03 BYE registered?

SV03 BYE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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