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DK53 YVU

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,179 mi
Last recorded12,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 12,179 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 16,692 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Apr 2023 11,521 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 11,521 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 8,621 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 8,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 8,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 14,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front nearside brake caliper bent

Fail 16 May 2014

Front Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

front nearside brake caliper bent

Pass 23 Apr 2013

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2013

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 8,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 12,651 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 12,651 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,559 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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DK53 YVU is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK53 YVU, 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 DK53 YVU registered?

DK53 YVU is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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