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CU03 DDL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,024 mi
Last recorded37,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 37,024 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 36,969 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 34,686 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 34,686 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 32,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 32,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 30,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 29,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,314 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,226 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 25,226 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,888 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,540 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 17,540 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 15,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,773 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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CU03 DDL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU03 DDL, 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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CU03 DDL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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