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LK53 JXC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JXC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,976 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,972 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,350 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,349 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 37,269 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 37,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,410 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 34,410 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,183 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 39,851 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,264 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,656 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 JXC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

LK53 JXC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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