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BJ03 EFX

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,707 mi
Last recorded29,707 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,707 miles

Exhaust clamp damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 25,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 24,158 miles

Offside Front Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 22,249 miles

chain slight rust

Fail 20 Oct 2020 26,864 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock when turning to the right (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front headlamp loose

Nearside Rear indicator loose

Offside Front indicator loose

clock tie wrapped to upper yolk at time of test

clutch lever worn

gear selector bent

Pass 14 Apr 2018 23,772 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 13,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 12,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 12,394 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,551 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 10,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,861 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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BJ03 EFX is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 17,088 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ03 EFX, 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 BJ03 EFX registered?

BJ03 EFX is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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