Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Suzuki An650?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2003 Suzuki An650?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2003 Suzuki An650?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2003 Suzuki An650 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2003 Suzuki An650 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 133 vehicles, the 2003 Suzuki An650 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2003 Suzuki An650?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2003 Suzuki An650 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (79.7% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (64.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (61.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Suzuki An650?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki An650 (2003)

133 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.5% first-time pass rate

2003 Suzuki An650

CarHunch analysed 133 real MOT records for the 2003 Suzuki An650. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2003 Suzuki AN650 passes its first MOT attempt 85.5% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, but nearly 28% of these bikes have recorded a dangerous defect at some point — a concerning figure that suggests structural or safety issues deserve close attention on inspection. Despite solid headline reliability, the average bike racks up nearly 2 failures and almost 6 advisories per test, indicating wear and minor faults are common.

At just under 20,000 miles on average, these scooters show moderate mileage for their age, suggesting they've been used regularly but not thrashed. Before buying, insist on a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and frame condition, since the dangerous defect history flags genuine safety risks that a quick once-over won't catch.

We have limited data for the 2003 Suzuki An650 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.98

Over 12.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 12k–26k

For context

These stats describe 133 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 133 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 79.7%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 64.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Exhaust & emissions 13.5%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Suspension & steering 10.6%

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play · Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.

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Based on MOT data from 133 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Suzuki An650 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,706

typical

12,369

low mileage

25,954

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Suzuki An650 vehicles fall between 12,369 and 25,954 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,369 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,369–25,954 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Suzuki An650s sit.

⚠ Over 35,037 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Suzuki An650 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 42% of 2003 Suzuki An650s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.98

Avg failures per vehicle

5.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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