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LK53 EHP

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,182 mi
Last recorded29,182 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,182 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 29,074 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 28,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 28,159 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,148 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,678 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 24,643 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 24,643 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,841 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,068 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 13,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 10,771 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,495 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 EHP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc 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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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