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AY03 KXM

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,492 mi
Last recorded26,492 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 KXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 26,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RH shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 x mount bolt missing but tank secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 26,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose 1 x forward mount bolt missing. Tank still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 25,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 25,341 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 24,949 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear drive chain sprocket worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc bobbins slightly worn

Fail 22 Apr 2022 24,947 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both rear incorrectly spaced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear drive chain sprocket worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc bobbins slightly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,120 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively lower suspension rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 24,101 miles

Registration plate incorrect undersize (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively lower suspension rear link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

slight play in front disc rivets

Fail 23 Aug 2019 22,688 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned not far enough apart (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

slight play in front disc rivets

Pass 17 Aug 2018 21,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 20,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 19,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 19,110 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,460 miles

advise number plate

indicators poor

Fail 11 Oct 2011 18,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

advise number plate

advise replacement rear indicators

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 10,099 miles

indicators weak

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 KXM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

AY03 KXM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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