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LJ03 FSD

2003 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

24,274 mi
Last recorded24,274 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 24,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 23,556 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 23,556 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2023 23,302 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 23,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 22,772 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 22,772 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 22,772 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,360 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 22,360 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 22,037 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 21,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,745 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,476 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired one bulb not lighting (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 20,249 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 19,245 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 17,804 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 16,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,357 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 4,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 1,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 15 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,810 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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LJ03 FSD is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ03 FSD, 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 LJ03 FSD registered?

LJ03 FSD is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LJ03 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 FSD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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