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HF53 LSV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,152 mi
Last recorded28,152 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 28,152 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,845 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 26,843 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 25,385 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 25,385 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 23,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,303 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,173 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 17,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,449 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,676 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 8,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,079 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 8,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 7,817 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,221 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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HF53 LSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF53 LSV, 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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What year was HF53 LSV registered?

HF53 LSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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