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YJ53 HNH

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,763 mi
Last recorded23,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 HNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,622 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 23,571 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 19,069 miles

head lamp masks/converters fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,713 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,241 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 16,648 miles

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

N/S INDICATOR FLASHERS FASTER THAN RIGHT SIDE BUT IN PARAMATERS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,591 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 13,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,196 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,550 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 5,550 miles

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,338 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 5,338 miles

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

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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YJ53 HNH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ53 HNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ53 HNH registered?

YJ53 HNH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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