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BU03 KZV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

15,681 mi
Last recorded15,681 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 15,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,574 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 14,565 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 13,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,513 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 13,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,507 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 12,507 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 11,366 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 11,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,573 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 5,997 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,997 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 4,977 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 3,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,633 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 1,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,196 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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BU03 KZV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU03 KZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 KZV registered?

BU03 KZV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is BU03 KZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 KZV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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