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BU03 KYA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,934 mi
Last recorded41,934 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 41,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,857 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 27,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 27,307 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 26,354 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 26,354 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,321 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,321 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 23,231 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

wheels slightly out of alignment...

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise...front brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 16,354 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 10,902 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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BU03 KYA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver 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 BU03 KYA, 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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BU03 KYA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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