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AU03 DWG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,997 mi
Last recorded46,997 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 46,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 6,254 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 5,528 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 40,756 miles

front brake lever travel poor

Fail 23 May 2011 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

front brake lever travel poor

Fail 17 May 2010 37,043 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 37,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2008 22,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2008 22,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,151 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,072 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

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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AU03 DWG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU03 DWG, 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 AU03 DWG registered?

AU03 DWG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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