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YJ53 ZYU

2003 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,510 mi
Last recorded52,510 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,746 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 51,733 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

front brake efficiency low

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,192 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,337 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,898 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,472 miles

REAR TYE TREAD GETTING LOW

SLIGHT FLUCUATION FRONT BRAKE

Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,472 miles

REAR TYE TREAD GETTING LOW

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

SLIGHT FLUCUATION FRONT BRAKE

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,097 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 43,097 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 41,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,045 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,495 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,727 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 30,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 30,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,327 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,278 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 ZYU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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