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WA53 KFT

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,810 mi
Last recorded33,810 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KFT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 33,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 33,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 31,699 miles

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

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,781 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,112 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 22,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,188 miles

aluminium bolts fitted on rear mastercylinder which could potentialy snap under load

Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,029 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,393 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 7,625 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 4,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 4,350 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 4,196 miles

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

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 KFT is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KFT, 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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WA53 KFT is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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