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KC03 KYG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,259 mi
Last recorded53,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 KYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,259 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 53,244 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,239 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 48,239 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))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,576 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 46,567 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

SPROCKET BEARING WORN

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,094 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,942 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 16,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,310 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

throttle cable fouling tank on r/h lock

Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

custom fuel cap fitted.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 13,875 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

custom fuel cap fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 5,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,152 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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KC03 KYG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC03 KYG, 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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KC03 KYG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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