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LJ03 FUB

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,506 mi
Last recorded31,506 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FUB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,055 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 30,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 30,883 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,633 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 30,535 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Chain guard missing

V rated tyre fitted on rear

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,550 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

V rated tyre fitted on rear

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 13,940 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 13,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 8,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 7,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LJ03 FUB is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ03 FUB, 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 LJ03 FUB registered?

LJ03 FUB is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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