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SN53 LTJ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,797 mi
Last recorded26,797 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 LTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 26,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 25,736 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,090 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 22,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,985 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,903 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 11,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,747 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 9,180 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 3,715 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 3,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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SN53 LTJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN53 LTJ, 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 SN53 LTJ registered?

SN53 LTJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SN53 LTJ safe to buy?

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