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NK53 VMM

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,846 mi
Last recorded57,846 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 VMM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 57,846 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 57,822 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 52,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 48,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,981 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 43,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 41,999 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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NK53 VMM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NK53 VMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK53 VMM registered?

NK53 VMM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is NK53 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 VMM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK53 VMM have outstanding finance?

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