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VX53 KJK

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,751 mi
Last recorded48,751 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 48,751 miles

rear shock top bush has slight movement

Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,025 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,561 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 46,767 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened floating brake disc bobbins worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 44,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,906 miles

rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,493 miles

slight rusting on brake discs,bike has been stood

Fail 3 Jan 2014 26,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 22,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 18,085 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,583 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 13,154 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,154 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,852 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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VX53 KJK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX53 KJK, 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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VX53 KJK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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