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BJ03 LXA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,360 mi
Last recorded26,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 LXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 26,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 25,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 24,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 24,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 23,497 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 23,497 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 23,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 21,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 20,428 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 19,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 17,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,732 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 17,732 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 6,328 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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BJ03 LXA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ03 LXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ03 LXA registered?

BJ03 LXA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is BJ03 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 LXA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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