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WV52 EBC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,279 mi
Last recorded48,279 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 EBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 48,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 44,266 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 44,266 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 44,224 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 37,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 33,893 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 30,556 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only one working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,091 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 15,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 15,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 11,053 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 7,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 6,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 3,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 3,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 3,383 miles

Rear 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)

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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WV52 EBC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV52 EBC, 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 WV52 EBC registered?

WV52 EBC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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