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BL53 MYA

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,710 mi
Last recorded48,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 MYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,710 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 48,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 47,733 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm link front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 45,697 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,838 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 44,833 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,177 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,208 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 14,207 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 10,580 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 10,580 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 8,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 7,711 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 5,890 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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BL53 MYA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL53 MYA, 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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BL53 MYA is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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