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AY53 FLE

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,345 mi
Last recorded33,345 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,632 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 32,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 32,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive RUSTY (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,557 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute FLASHING 84 PER MIN (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive RUSTY (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

GEAR LEAVER IS INADIQUATE

Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,283 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 28,283 miles

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 28,277 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 2,207 miles

small dent in tank

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,198 miles

front brake pads wearing

rear tyre wearing in centre line

Pass 24 May 2012 17,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 14,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,278 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,312 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,552 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 FLE is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

AY53 FLE is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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