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KX03 HVL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,264 mi
Last recorded97,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,264 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 97,234 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 97,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 96,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front tyre old and cracked in places

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

Rear tyre old and cracked in places

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front tyre old and cracked in places

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

Rear tyre old and cracked in places

Pass 7 May 2016 94,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,511 miles

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

numberplate light not working.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 91,476 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate light not working.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,459 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

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

number plate light not working.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,396 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 84,254 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,337 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,835 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,059 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,721 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,951 miles

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

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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KX03 HVL 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 68.4%.

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 KX03 HVL, 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 KX03 HVL registered?

KX03 HVL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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