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CN03 PFA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,334 mi
Last recorded35,334 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 PFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 35,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 35,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 35,283 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,178 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,160 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,035 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,958 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 34,958 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,481 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 33,472 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,538 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 30,538 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,483 miles

side stand could do with attention

some corrosion to front forks

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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CN03 PFA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN03 PFA, 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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CN03 PFA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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