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WA53 LAE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,862 mi
Last recorded31,862 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 LAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 27,731 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,762 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,373 miles

Alloy brake fittings on front and rear brakes

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 26,332 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,397 miles

Non standard brake fittings

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,397 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Non standard brake fittings

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,783 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,162 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,162 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,340 miles

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

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 LAE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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