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LK53 GNV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,321 mi
Last recorded30,321 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 30,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Fairing Cracked

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,578 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear small cut in rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2023 29,564 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,234 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 27,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 24,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 24,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 21,018 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 21,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 19,526 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 17,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 15,084 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 9,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 9,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 9,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 8,726 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,913 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 6,107 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 GNV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black 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 GNV, 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 GNV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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