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KE53 LJK

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,638 mi
Last recorded25,638 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,638 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,825 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 23,825 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess sprocket carrier bearing excess play (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing clamp missing front pipe (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 22,657 miles

FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS SPONGEY.

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,657 miles

FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS SPONGEY.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 13,711 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 13,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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KE53 LJK is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KE53 LJK, 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 KE53 LJK registered?

KE53 LJK is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KE53 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 LJK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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