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BX53 KFF

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,426 mi
Last recorded89,426 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 KFF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 89,426 miles

Front brake disc rivets have slight free play

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 89,422 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc rivets have slight free play

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 83,744 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,738 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,865 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chain/sprockets worn

number-plate light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,226 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 50,006 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,758 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

mis-matched tyres fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 29,742 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

mis-matched tyres fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 29,692 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

mis-matched tyres fitted!

uneven wear on front tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 21,528 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 21,528 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,612 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,297 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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BX53 KFF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX53 KFF, 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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BX53 KFF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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