CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV03 JOS

2004 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,999 mi
Last recorded38,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 JOS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 38,999 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 38,999 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 31,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 31,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 30,031 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 28,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,849 miles

Exhaust blow tail pipe

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,702 miles

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

Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,346 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,318 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,948 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
Full Suzuki SV650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV03 JOS is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 SV03 JOS, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV03 JOS?

You can check the full history of SV03 JOS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV03 JOS registered?

SV03 JOS is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is SV03 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 JOS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV03 JOS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV03 JOS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.