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KS03 JWG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,184 mi
Last recorded37,184 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 JWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,759 miles

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting cracked

Number plate light dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 36,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Gear lever pivot worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting cracked

Number plate light dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,851 miles

Clutch lever bush missing

Gear lever pivot worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 32,322 miles

Clutch lever bush missing

Gear lever pivots worn

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 32,241 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected Notchy with the wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid below minimum

Clutch lever pivot bush missing

Gear lever linkage pivots worn

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer can (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,994 miles

chain requires adjusting

gear linkage is worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,880 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 23,867 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 22,349 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 17,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No number plate lamp fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 9,784 miles

bolt missing from exhaust clamp

near side and off side foot rests are slightly loose

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,019 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 7,018 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,774 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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KS03 JWG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS03 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 JWG registered?

KS03 JWG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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