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CU53 EBM

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,124 mi
Last recorded45,124 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 45,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 41,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,973 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 34,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 31,077 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 25,720 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 25,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 22,750 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,351 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 20,351 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,438 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 17,438 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 14,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 12,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 12,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,634 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,634 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 8,875 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 8,875 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 8,617 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,176 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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CU53 EBM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU53 EBM, 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 CU53 EBM registered?

CU53 EBM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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