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HF03 EWK

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,518 mi
Last recorded44,518 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 EWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 44,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 43,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 43,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 43,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,131 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 43,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 42,812 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,024 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 42,024 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,755 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 40,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre tread worn slightly uneven

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,923 miles

numberplate light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,797 miles

front brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,274 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 27,458 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,804 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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HF03 EWK 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 82.6%.

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 HF03 EWK, 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 HF03 EWK registered?

HF03 EWK is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is HF03 EWK safe to buy?

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