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AY53 FLF

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,707 mi
Last recorded41,707 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 41,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,027 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 40,027 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 37,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 May 2015 37,798 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

possible oil leak from steering damper

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,566 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,566 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,471 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 30,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

n/s front lamp no patten

rear brake lever slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,620 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 22,618 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 19,509 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 19,509 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 13,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2007 7,019 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 FLF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue 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 AY53 FLF, 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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AY53 FLF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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