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LK53 EJF

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,268 mi
Last recorded43,268 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 43,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,641 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 39,641 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 37,066 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front and rear sprockets (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy scorpion silencer fitted with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,656 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,450 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 34,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 34,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,504 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2008 21,629 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,629 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,028 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 13,028 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 EJF is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

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

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