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YX53 HZH

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,678 mi
Last recorded43,678 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 HZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 43,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 41,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 39,663 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 39,663 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached rear suspension excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake lines fouling fairing screen (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 39,023 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil mist on rear of engine also,shock damping ok (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2022 39,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Fork yoke insecure pinch bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil mist on rear of engine also,shock damping ok (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 37,627 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 37,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 36,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 36,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,094 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,442 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 29,508 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 27,978 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 27,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,697 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 26,697 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 22,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 18,261 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 12,440 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 8,032 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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YX53 HZH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YX53 HZH, 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 YX53 HZH registered?

YX53 HZH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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