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AE03 HBC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Orange Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 54,387 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 54,387 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 52,925 miles

Front brake lever short but still able to be operated.

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 51,042 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Offside Front Some movement in brake disc bobbins

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

Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 26 May 2016 49,607 miles

O/S front disc loose on bobbins

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 49,542 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

O/S front disc loose on bobbins

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 48,983 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

O/S front disc loose on bobbins

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 48,982 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

O/S front disc loose on bobbins

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,135 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,135 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,377 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 39,377 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,790 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 24,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,768 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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AE03 HBC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Orange with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE03 HBC, 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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AE03 HBC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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