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LK53 NKP

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,129 mi
Last recorded32,129 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 NKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 32,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 30,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 28,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 28,074 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 23,572 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 23,572 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 21,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,581 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 20,903 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2015 19,802 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 19,050 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 17,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,972 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,430 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,008 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 13,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,191 miles

rear reflector only clipped on.

Fail 22 Mar 2008 8,585 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 8,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,969 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 NKP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NKP, 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 NKP registered?

LK53 NKP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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