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MX53 LXL

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,259 mi
Last recorded35,259 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LXL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 35,259 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 31,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 19,104 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,887 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 18,887 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 18,879 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 18,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,379 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 12,220 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,506 miles

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 30 Oct 2008 7,094 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 5,687 miles

Slight play in swing arm bush

Pass 6 Nov 2006 4,103 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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MX53 LXL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX53 LXL, 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 MX53 LXL registered?

MX53 LXL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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