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WU53 FBY

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,844 mi
Last recorded26,844 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 FBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,844 miles

Chain guard slightly loose due to damage/ fracture (6.1.7 (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 26,829 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working switch feels siezed (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Chain guard slightly loose due to damage/ fracture (6.1.7 (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 24,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 24,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 21,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 21,294 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,143 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,194 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 16,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 13,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 12,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,715 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 11,715 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 11,664 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

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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WU53 FBY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU53 FBY, 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 WU53 FBY registered?

WU53 FBY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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