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YJ53 YLM

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,900 mi
Last recorded43,900 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,023 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 26,758 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,758 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2012 25,035 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2012 25,035 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,903 miles

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

Front brake binding but not excessive

Fail 20 Feb 2009 18,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 13,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,256 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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YJ53 YLM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ53 YLM, 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 YJ53 YLM registered?

YJ53 YLM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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