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BU53 LZW

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,137 mi
Last recorded59,137 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 59,137 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 59,137 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,061 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,875 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,019 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 53,018 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 37,659 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2017 37,541 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play headbearings centering + notchy (2.2.2)

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,622 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 34,622 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,081 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 17,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,323 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 7,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 4,591 miles

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

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 LZW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

BU53 LZW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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