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HF03 NVC

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,079 mi
Last recorded39,079 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 NVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,079 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 39,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 37,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,134 miles

Front Head light lens crazed

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,134 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Front wheel bearings very slight roughness

Front Head light lens crazed

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear sprocket nut missing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 34,916 miles

both headlamp patterns are poor

both rear indicators are significantly obscured by exhaust pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,231 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

n/s grip worn/damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2018 34,221 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

n/s grip worn/damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2016 33,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 33,258 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012
Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,186 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 33,117 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,916 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 23,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,318 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 NVC 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 HF03 NVC, 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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HF03 NVC is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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