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KX53 VYJ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,824 mi
Last recorded20,824 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 20,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear perishing (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 18,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. l/h (2.1.1c)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged rear perishing (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,709 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

slight play r/h disc bobbins

Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,514 miles

slight play in offside front brake disc rivets

Fail 5 Jun 2014 14,514 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

slight play in offside front brake disc rivets

Pass 21 Jun 2013 13,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,504 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 7,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 7,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 6,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,495 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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KX53 VYJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX53 VYJ, 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 KX53 VYJ registered?

KX53 VYJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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