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AY53 DHJ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,154 mi
Last recorded23,154 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 18,681 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 18,681 miles

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 13,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,117 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,509 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 9,509 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 6,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,593 miles

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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AY53 DHJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY53 DHJ, 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 AY53 DHJ registered?

AY53 DHJ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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