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BU53 LYP

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,070 mi
Last recorded28,070 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LYP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 28,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 27,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 26,885 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 21,372 miles

clutch adjuster broken

Fail 23 Aug 2019 21,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch adjuster broken

Pass 10 Jan 2018 20,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 20,282 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess rear (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear caliper fitted incorrectly (6.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,479 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 16,479 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,055 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 12,055 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 8,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 8,252 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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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BU53 LYP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU53 LYP, 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 BU53 LYP registered?

BU53 LYP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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