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LK53 EHW

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,097 mi
Last recorded22,097 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 21,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,209 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 16,209 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,890 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 15,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,233 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 14,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 14,867 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 13,335 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 13,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,919 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 11,491 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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LK53 EHW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW registered?

LK53 EHW is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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