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LK53 DUH

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,705 mi
Last recorded28,705 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 28,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,522 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 28,522 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 53,146 miles

front section exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 50,860 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,744 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,046 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 48,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm below limit and cracked in tread (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored deep score in centre of disc (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. mounting bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering fairing touching l/h fork tube (2.1.2e)

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

Rear rear footrests missing, but seat hump fitted, ie. no rear seat fitted

reg. plate lamp inop

slight play in front footrest mountings

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,612 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,612 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,010 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 39,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,047 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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LK53 DUH is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK53 DUH, 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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LK53 DUH is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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