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LK53 DHJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,182 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 47,182 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 46,589 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2024 46,589 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 46,211 miles

Central Front Exhaust clamp missing

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 46,211 miles

Front Brake hose excessively stretched Wheel at full extent (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust clamp missing

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 45,828 miles
Pass 11 May 2021
Pass 13 Apr 2019 8,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 5,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 2,853 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 2,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 1,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 548 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2013 548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 25,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,477 miles

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

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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LK53 DHJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LK53 DHJ, 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 LK53 DHJ registered?

LK53 DHJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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