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NX03 LVS

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,575 mi
Last recorded22,575 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 LVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 22,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both tyres low tread

Pass 21 Aug 2024 22,219 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 22,219 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 22,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 22,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,891 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,509 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,836 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 14,823 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,246 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,696 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 11,696 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 8,081 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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NX03 LVS is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NX03 LVS, 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 NX03 LVS registered?

NX03 LVS is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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