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AY03 HYW

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,005 mi
Last recorded37,005 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 37,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 36,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 32,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 29,733 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 29,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 28,599 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 27,718 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. offside egde (4.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 26,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 26,214 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 26,214 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 25,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 23,778 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 23,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,444 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,804 miles

both tyre valaves bent due to pressure valves fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2010 14,205 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 7,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,900 miles

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

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 HYW is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HYW, 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

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What year was AY03 HYW registered?

AY03 HYW is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 HYW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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