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H20 FEC

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,905 mi
Last recorded35,905 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 FEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 35,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 35,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 35,009 miles

One exhaust clamp missing, a second one has rotted through

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bottom shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 35,009 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

One exhaust clamp missing, a second one has rotted through

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in bottom shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,410 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 25,363 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 18,186 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,818 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 12,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 11,617 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,617 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,169 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 9,169 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H20 FEC is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H20 FEC, 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 H20 FEC registered?

H20 FEC is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is H20 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 FEC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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