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BJ03 LMX

2003 Suzuki SV650

White Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,320 mi
Last recorded42,320 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV65017,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 LMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 42,320 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 42,320 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,161 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,006 miles

Clutch cable appears to be too long

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has a large amount of travel

Fail 20 Jul 2021 31,993 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch cable stiff

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank beginning to rust

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 26,536 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 13,077 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,977 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 10,230 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 10,111 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 7,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 4,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 3,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 3,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 2,280 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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BJ03 LMX is a 2003 Suzuki SV650 in White with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ03 LMX, 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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BJ03 LMX is a 2003 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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