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LX53 EMV

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,259 mi
Last recorded58,259 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,259 miles

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

some rear light LEDS flicker slightly when indicators on.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,228 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 50,226 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 46,435 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,629 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,582 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 39,522 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 39,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,884 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,083 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,141 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,852 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 15,852 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 14,740 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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LX53 EMV 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 78.9%.

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 LX53 EMV, 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 LX53 EMV registered?

LX53 EMV is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 EMV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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