CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF03 EJX

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,413 mi
Last recorded48,413 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 EJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 48,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,310 miles

front tyre has slight cut

Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,309 miles

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

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

front tyre has slight cut

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,135 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 47,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 46,495 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,424 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 44,422 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,557 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,121 miles

Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2012
Fail 20 Jan 2012

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,469 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2009 11,120 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 11,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 5,563 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 5,559 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
Full Suzuki SV1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF03 EJX 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 66.7%.

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 AF03 EJX, 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

How do I check the history of AF03 EJX?

You can check the full history of AF03 EJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF03 EJX registered?

AF03 EJX is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is AF03 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 EJX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 EJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF03 EJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.