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KX53 VME

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,901 mi
Last recorded48,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 48,901 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear SWING ARM HAS SLIGHT FREEPLAY.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,022 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 38,499 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,357 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake on lever feels notchy (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front foot rest worn

Front shocker dust covers worn

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,267 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 33,520 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 33,520 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,117 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 31,107 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,894 miles

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

slight bind on front brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,505 miles

rear tyre has a nail in it.

tront tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2014 16,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 9,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 7,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,643 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 5,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 3,524 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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KX53 VME is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX53 VME, 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 KX53 VME registered?

KX53 VME is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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