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YJ53 YMP

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,604 mi
Last recorded1,604 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YMP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 1,604 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 1,590 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy stiff to n/s (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 25 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 27 May 2022 42,695 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 41,706 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 41,706 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 35,621 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 35,614 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 32,489 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 26,306 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 24,045 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 20,386 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 20,386 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 17,739 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 17,739 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 16,736 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,736 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,456 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 7,058 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 YMP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YMP, 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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YJ53 YMP is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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