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LF53 ZHM

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,242 mi
Last recorded57,242 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,242 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,837 miles

Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 53,835 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,138 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake reservoir slightly loose

Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,582 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 52,345 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn SWinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,891 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rider footrest rubber slightly worn

Offside Rider footrest rubber slightly worn

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 50,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rider footrest rubber slightly worn

Offside Rider footrest rubber slightly worn

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 50,759 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever bent (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering bearings worn (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 50,759 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied front brake lever bent (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' steering bearings worn (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 50,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,433 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,575 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,161 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 17,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 14,779 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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LF53 ZHM is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 16,715 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 LF53 ZHM, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF53 ZHM is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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