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LK53 JXH

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JXH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 42,720 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 42,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 41,251 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 41,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,391 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,917 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Throttle slowing twist grip (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,199 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 34,579 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 32,813 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play Very Harsh - Centre (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 31,060 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 5 May 2017 31,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,825 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 28,825 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 26,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 26,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,286 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 24,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,331 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,933 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 17,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,330 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 11,561 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,677 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 JXH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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