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WA53 NVC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,605 mi
Last recorded18,605 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 NVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 18,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,434 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 18,425 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working rear rh indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 17,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 17,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 17,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam image (1.2.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired no beam image (1.2.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,265 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,980 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 13,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2012 11,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,977 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 NVC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

WA53 NVC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WA53 NVC safe to buy?

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