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WU03 EWE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,023 mi
Last recorded50,023 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 EWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,023 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 48,944 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,607 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,328 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 44,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,162 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 44,162 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,046 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 44,046 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,922 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 43,914 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,611 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 36,611 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 31,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,278 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 23,277 miles

Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 4,225 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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WU03 EWE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU03 EWE, 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 WU03 EWE registered?

WU03 EWE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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