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LK53 EMJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,131 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,131 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2018 92,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 92,909 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,490 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,322 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 26,722 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,379 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 EMJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

LK53 EMJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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