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CX03 COA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,995 mi
Last recorded29,995 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 COA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 29,995 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 29,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,428 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 28,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 27,496 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 27,481 miles

All direction indicators not working Near side indicators intermittent, offside not indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure not bolted down (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,651 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 21,090 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Swing arm has very slight side to side play. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 17,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 15,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 14,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 10,334 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2006 4,196 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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CX03 COA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX03 COA, 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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CX03 COA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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