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GN53 LHT

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,603 mi
Last recorded8,603 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 8,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 8,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 8,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 7,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 7,827 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 7,454 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

clutch dragging

Fail 26 Jul 2018 7,453 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch dragging

Pass 22 May 2017 6,990 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 3,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 3,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 2,334 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 2,229 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 2,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,106 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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GN53 LHT is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GN53 LHT, 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 GN53 LHT registered?

GN53 LHT is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is GN53 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 LHT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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