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YJ53 ZDU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,252 mi
Last recorded34,252 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 28,173 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 28,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,325 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 21,305 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 21,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,427 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 11,427 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 10,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,898 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 ZDU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

YJ53 ZDU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 ZDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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