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WU53 FHB

2004 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,252 mi
Last recorded26,252 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 FHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 26,252 miles

Oil cooler pipe leaking slightly

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2021 26,249 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil cooler pipe leaking slightly

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 26,245 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

engine coolant radiator insecure

Rear tyre contaminated with oil or similar fluid

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,717 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 24,692 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,492 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever excessively loose

Fail 27 Jul 2018 24,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Clutch lever excessively loose

Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,754 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 22,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,301 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,293 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour show blue light (1.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,860 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 17,775 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,609 miles

aftermarket silencer fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2013 14,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,795 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 12,917 miles

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 12,392 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,976 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2008 9,671 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 8,619 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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WU53 FHB is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 FHB, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU53 FHB is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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