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HF03 LWL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,192 mi
Last recorded16,192 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 16,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 15,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,695 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 14,255 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 14,217 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 13,274 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

number plate light missing

number plate may not be suitable for road use

Fail 25 Apr 2018 13,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

number plate light missing

number plate may not be suitable for road use

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 11,425 miles

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

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

rear numberplate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres.

Fail 26 Aug 2015 11,425 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

rear numberplate is undersize but can be read from 15 metres.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,172 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,258 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 31 May 2012 8,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear brake performance lower than expected..

Pass 31 May 2012 8,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake performance lower than expected..

Fail 22 Mar 2011 7,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

rear brake performance less than expected...

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake performance less than expected...

Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,784 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 LWL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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