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HF03 LVN

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,095 mi
Last recorded87,095 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 87,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,853 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 86,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 85,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,460 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 68,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 61,942 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 61,939 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 54,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.40 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 45,882 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 45,874 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 38,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 29,876 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 21,162 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 21,162 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 12,738 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 12,738 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,939 miles

exhaust slightly noisey but b/s stampted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 10,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 4,111 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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HF03 LVN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF03 LVN, 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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HF03 LVN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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