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YK53 JKY

2004 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,675 mi
Last recorded37,675 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Sv 650 SK313,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 JKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 SK3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,675 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspention dust seals damaged

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

Rear tyre has cracks in

gear lever worn

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

play in swingarm beairing

rear brake lever damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,759 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

play in swingarm beairing

rear brake lever damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2013 33,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

has sum play in swingarm

Fail 14 Nov 2013 33,689 miles

Inner Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

has sum play in swingarm

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,558 miles

front indicator only working at 50%

Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,558 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front indicator only working at 50%

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 27,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,813 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 18,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,980 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 SK3?

Based on 1,214 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Drive chain excessively loose 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 7
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YK53 JKY is a 2004 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 13,370 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 Sv 650 SK3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK53 JKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 SK3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK53 JKY registered?

YK53 JKY is a 2004 Suzuki Sv 650 SK3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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