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LK53 ECA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,658 mi
Last recorded43,658 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ECA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 43,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 42,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 42,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 42,505 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2024 41,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 39,736 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 39,736 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 39,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,916 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 37,913 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,216 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey rear down pipe gasket (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,507 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 16,590 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Jun 2008 16,541 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,279 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 ECA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LK53 ECA, 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 LK53 ECA registered?

LK53 ECA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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