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AJ03 LSV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 38,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 38,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,620 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 35,223 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 35,223 miles

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 33,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 33,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 33,112 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 29,125 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect size to small (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 28,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 28,623 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 4,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,193 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 18,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 16,576 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,534 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV1000?

Based on 38,128 MOT tests across 2,866 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 481
reflector on motorcycle missing 334
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 271
Horn not working 262
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
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AJ03 LSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,418 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 SV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 481 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 LSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 LSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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