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DK53 YVW

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,393 mi
Last recorded35,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 34,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,860 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,058 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 24,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,769 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 19,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,609 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 19,578 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

front+rear tyre flat

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,808 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 12,192 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 7,325 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 YVW is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

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

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