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WX53 JZL

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,755 mi
Last recorded22,755 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 JZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 22,755 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 22 Jan 2026 22,755 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted reservoir (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2025 22,408 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose Cabled tied on (1.1.10 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 22,408 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose Cabled tied on (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Banjo at Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 21,904 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 19,976 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 15,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 11,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 10,955 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,798 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 10,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,573 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 9,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,968 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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WX53 JZL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver 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 WX53 JZL, 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 WX53 JZL registered?

WX53 JZL is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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