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LF03 XSV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,047 mi
Last recorded29,047 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 29,047 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2023 28,219 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 28,218 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,736 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 25,736 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indectors flash rate to fast (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 25,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,407 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 23,407 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 20,290 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,056 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,396 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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LF03 XSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF03 XSV, 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 LF03 XSV registered?

LF03 XSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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