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AY53 DJF

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,856 mi
Last recorded39,856 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 39,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 37,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak from rear cylinder connection (gasket missing). front cylinder join under bike badly damaged due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation pedal has to be pressed hard for lamp to illuminate (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,314 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,901 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,420 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 32,417 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,653 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

lower rear shock and wishbone bush

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 20,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,735 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 16,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 14,980 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,794 miles

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

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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AY53 DJF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

AY53 DJF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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