MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls also perished (5.2.3 (e))
clutch adjuster broken
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
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)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was BU53 LYP registered?
BU53 LYP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is BU53 LYP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU53 LYP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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