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LK53 GMV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,269 mi
Last recorded48,269 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 48,269 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in suspension lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no chainguard fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2026 48,269 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in suspension lower link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear no chainguard fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 45,596 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear suspension lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 45,596 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear suspension lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 42,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has age related cracks

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,316 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2017 42,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 42,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,213 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,048 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,013 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,683 miles

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

Rear brake pad retaining clip missing worn carrier

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,734 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,765 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,765 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,044 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 GMV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GMV, 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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LK53 GMV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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