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CU03 KZK

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,665 mi
Last recorded35,665 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 KZK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 35,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 35,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 34,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 34,247 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 33,776 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 32,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H forkleg (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,125 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 7 Jul 2018 32,125 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))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Rear pads not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,746 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 31,095 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 31,095 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 29,314 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,399 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,399 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,227 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 22,467 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 20,838 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,280 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 KZK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZK, 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 KZK registered?

CU03 KZK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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