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YJ53 ZGM

2003 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,246 mi
Last recorded21,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 21,246 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play on rear swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front free play on o/s disc bobbins

Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 19,903 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 18,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,537 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,776 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,300 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,318 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 16,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,703 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,691 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 14,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 13,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,200 miles

brake hoses not properly supported

Fail 14 Apr 2008 12,199 miles

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

brake hoses not properly supported

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,647 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 ZGM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

YJ53 ZGM is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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