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BL03 LZT

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,672 mi
Last recorded48,672 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake resevoir faded - cannot see fluid

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose Bolt undone (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake fluid resevoir appears to be leaking

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Offside Fairing side panel insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 42,533 miles

Drive chain is slightly to tight.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,258 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Noisy Exhausts

Pass 7 Sep 2019 32,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Noisy exhausts

Offside Side lower fairing fixing is broken but is still secure.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 30,835 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 30,835 miles

Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,700 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,618 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 27,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 25,215 miles

rear tyre has cut in tread but cord not exposed

Fail 1 Jul 2013 25,215 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear tyre has cut in tread but cord not exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,234 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 23,125 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,708 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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BL03 LZT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL03 LZT, 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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BL03 LZT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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