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YJ53 ZGH

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,651 mi
Last recorded35,651 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 35,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 34,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 33,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 26,865 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 26,859 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rivets within the disc causing serious play within disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Heated grip catching fairing. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear chain Scott Oiler detached.

Rear Sprocket carrier bearing has slight play.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake Lever Damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2020 25,332 miles

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

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

Rear Brake Lever Damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,052 miles

Rear foot brake lever damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 21,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 18,862 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 14,223 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 14,223 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,300 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 11,300 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 2,034 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 ZGH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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