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YJ53 ZHB

2003 Suzuki SV650

Bronze Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,763 mi
Last recorded40,763 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 40,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 38,692 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 35,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,438 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 35,432 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 34,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,528 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,220 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,640 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 26,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 21,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,455 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 16,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,479 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 5,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 3,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,467 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 ZHB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Bronze with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

YJ53 ZHB is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 ZHB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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