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HF53 LRK

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,686 mi
Last recorded17,686 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 17,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 15,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,432 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,935 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 13,943 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 13,943 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2011 7,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 7,826 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 3,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 3,695 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 3,568 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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HF53 LRK is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HF53 LRK, 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 HF53 LRK registered?

HF53 LRK is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is HF53 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 LRK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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