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AE53 GFZ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,458 mi
Last recorded32,458 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,458 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 32,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,098 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 32,095 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 31,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 31,443 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 28,997 miles

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)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,997 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,504 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,143 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 16,143 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 14,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,880 miles

Exhaust Clamp loose where it joins end can.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 6,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,484 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 6,484 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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AE53 GFZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE53 GFZ, 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 AE53 GFZ registered?

AE53 GFZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is AE53 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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