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GX53 NLM

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,494 mi
Last recorded31,494 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 31,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 30,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 30,828 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 29,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,907 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly pitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2017 28,418 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 28,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,466 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,167 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 24,167 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,812 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 17,506 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,506 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 11,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,352 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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GX53 NLM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX53 NLM, 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 GX53 NLM registered?

GX53 NLM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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