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LJ53 MWA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,356 mi
Last recorded32,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx. 1.5mm material thickness (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Reg plate light is red in colour not white

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads approx. 1.75mm thickness (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads approx. 2mm thickness (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,192 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 25,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,460 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 19,460 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,701 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,932 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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LJ53 MWA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ53 MWA, 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 LJ53 MWA registered?

LJ53 MWA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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