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CU03 EPK

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,934 mi
Last recorded46,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 EPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,934 miles

Central Lower OIL LEAK DRAIN PLUG

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 46,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower OIL LEAK DRAIN PLUG

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,461 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,137 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 33,194 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 33,170 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,390 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,728 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 EPK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EPK, 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 CU03 EPK registered?

CU03 EPK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is CU03 EPK safe to buy?

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