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LK53 ECD

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,720 mi
Last recorded11,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ECD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 11,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 11,662 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 11,524 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,842 miles

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

o/s headlight not working on dip beam

Fail 4 Sep 2013 10,842 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s headlight not working on dip beam

Pass 1 Sep 2012 10,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,411 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 10,094 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,242 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 8,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,581 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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 ECD is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue 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 LK53 ECD, 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 ECD is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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