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DK53 ZGA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,626 mi
Last recorded35,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 35,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 34,563 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 34,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,182 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,330 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 29,330 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing baffle (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

o/s/f footrest loose

Fail 10 Jun 2015 27,981 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

o/s/f footrest loose

Fail 20 May 2014 26,543 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 26,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 23,691 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 23,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,302 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,745 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 22,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,785 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 17,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 12,273 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 12,273 miles

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

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 ZGA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

DK53 ZGA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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