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WK53 DFZ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

13,505 mi
Last recorded13,505 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,505 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 54,437 miles

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing showing white light (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,363 miles

Gear pedal worn.

Handle bars slightly bent.

Nearside Front Mirror missing.

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 45,167 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 29,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 24,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,954 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,556 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 4,556 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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WK53 DFZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK53 DFZ, 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 WK53 DFZ registered?

WK53 DFZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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