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LK53 JYC

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,075 mi
Last recorded34,075 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 34,075 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 33,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit only just legal (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 33,174 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 33,174 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 32,361 miles

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 28,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,527 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,522 miles

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front tyre flat

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 10 May 2011 27,356 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 27,356 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 26,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,572 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear reflector only clipped on

Fail 23 Apr 2009 24,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear reflector only clipped on

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,994 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 JYC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

LK53 JYC is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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