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HX03 DCU

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 52,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 52,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,000 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 49,561 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,087 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,173 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2019 34,871 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,871 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front floating disc bobbins worn but not excessive

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive all linkage pivots (2.4.B.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,821 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono-shock linkage pivot bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust noisey

Fail 21 Sep 2015 32,821 miles

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

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play mono-shock linkage pivot bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 30,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,087 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 23,084 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 13,986 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,078 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,892 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 10,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 6,420 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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HX03 DCU is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HX03 DCU, 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 HX03 DCU registered?

HX03 DCU is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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