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EK03 DXP

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,728 mi
Last recorded40,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DXP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 40,728 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 40,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,270 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 40,270 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 39,191 miles

Brake fluid dirty (Front & Rear)

Clutch fluid dirty and low

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

exhaust noisy.

Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,328 miles

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

exhaust noisy.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 38,311 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 37,579 miles

Front brake resevoir slight damage.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 36,550 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 36,550 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 35,147 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 35,145 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,625 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 27,407 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,970 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,911 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 15,073 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,908 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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EK03 DXP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EK03 DXP, 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 EK03 DXP registered?

EK03 DXP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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