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AY03 JBZ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,103 mi
Last recorded23,103 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 JBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,850 miles

factory fitted rear indicator/fitted in rear light

Pass 23 May 2018 20,065 miles

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,152 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 19,152 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front and rear (1.3.1a)

wheels have a slight misalighment

Pass 19 Jan 2016 16,504 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 16,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 13,250 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,113 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 11,113 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,956 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,820 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 9,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,098 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 8,098 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 5,678 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 5,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear 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 JBZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY03 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

AY03 JBZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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