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YM03 FVZ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,591 mi
Last recorded32,591 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 FVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 32,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 31,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 28,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 28,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 27,209 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 24,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 24,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,764 miles

clutch lever snapped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,690 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 8,132 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,170 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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YM03 FVZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM03 FVZ, 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 YM03 FVZ registered?

YM03 FVZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is YM03 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM03 FVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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