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MX53 LZJ

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,043 mi
Last recorded31,043 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 LZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,587 miles

front tyre worn on o/s edge

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 28,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 26,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,988 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,379 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 18,379 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 14,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 8,858 miles

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

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 LZJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

MX53 LZJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is MX53 LZJ safe to buy?

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