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LX53 ENJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

12,120 mi
Last recorded12,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 ENJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 12,120 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 May 2015 12,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2014 9,552 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside front footrest slight movement

clutch lever operation really stiff

Fail 12 May 2014 9,550 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

offside front footrest slight movement

clutch lever operation really stiff

Fail 30 Apr 2014 9,539 miles

Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

traped cables afecting steering

Pass 6 Feb 2013 6,660 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight movement nearside front footrest

slight movement offside front footrest

Fail 1 Feb 2013 6,660 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

slight movement nearside front footrest

slight movement offside front footrest

Fail 3 Aug 2011 2,827 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

gear lever repaired with bolt through lever.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 2,827 miles

gear lever repaired with bolt through lever.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 1,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,429 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 16,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,429 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 16,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 ENJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ENJ, 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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LX53 ENJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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