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BJ03 EHL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,188 mi
Last recorded20,188 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 EHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 20,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 20,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,817 miles

Nearside Front fork damp

Offside Front indicator temp repair

rear brake pads worn

rear tyre worn

throttle sticky

Pass 27 Jun 2022 18,596 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 17,939 miles

Offside Front indicator damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 14,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 13,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 10,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 9,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 8,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,607 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,457 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,411 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 5,341 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 5,341 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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BJ03 EHL 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 89.5%.

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 BJ03 EHL, 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 BJ03 EHL registered?

BJ03 EHL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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