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AY03 HYV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,221 mi
Last recorded39,221 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 39,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,433 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 38,433 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 35,519 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 35,519 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,812 miles

no lights fitted at test

Fail 5 Nov 2015 33,812 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

no lights fitted at test

Pass 14 Nov 2014 32,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,332 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 25,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,279 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 19,279 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 15,391 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 15,391 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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AY03 HYV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY03 HYV, 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 AY03 HYV registered?

AY03 HYV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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