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AY53 HCE

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,625 mi
Last recorded29,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 29,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 29,027 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 26,616 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 24,599 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,245 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 21,450 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 21,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 19,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 19,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,622 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 19,091 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 18,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 6,053 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 4,165 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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AY53 HCE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY53 HCE, 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 AY53 HCE registered?

AY53 HCE is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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