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WA53 KAE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,821 mi
Last recorded38,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 38,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 38,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 38,013 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

exhaust cracked

Pass 11 May 2023 37,108 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2023 37,108 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 36,097 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 36,097 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,956 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 35,947 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,828 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 32,828 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 27,011 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,405 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 22,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 17,342 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,342 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 17,342 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,984 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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WA53 KAE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WA53 KAE, 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 WA53 KAE registered?

WA53 KAE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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