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BL03 MBY

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,563 mi
Last recorded25,563 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 MBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 25,563 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive also has a few kinks in (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2024 24,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 21,700 miles

Front Inner Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 20,111 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWING ARM HAS SOME (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 18,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,618 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,999 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,479 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,602 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 7,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,042 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 5,041 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 5,041 miles

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

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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BL03 MBY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BL03 MBY, 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 BL03 MBY registered?

BL03 MBY is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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