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KV03 XYX

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,901 mi
Last recorded24,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 XYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 24,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 24,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 24,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 24,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 24,425 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,939 miles

small amount of play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,547 miles

Rear Inner Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 16,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 10,997 miles

advise front brake hose slightly insecure

advise front tyre 2mm

Pass 12 May 2011 10,777 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 9,595 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2010 9,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 8,840 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 8,840 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear 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)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 7,608 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,108 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 5,475 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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KV03 XYX is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KV03 XYX, 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 KV03 XYX registered?

KV03 XYX is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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