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LX03 LSK

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 LSK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 74,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 71,433 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,722 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,722 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,443 miles

horn very weak neutral light not working chain guard missing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 67,009 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Recomend rivet link not split link

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,009 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Recomend rivet link not split link

Pass 9 May 2012 65,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 65,800 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,469 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 28,117 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

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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LX03 LSK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LX03 LSK, 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 LX03 LSK registered?

LX03 LSK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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