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L100 OSV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,644 mi
Last recorded59,644 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 OSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted Slighty distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Footrest hanger corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 59,644 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted Slighty distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Footrest hanger corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 53,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,046 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

None std indicators fitted

Rear brake pivot loose

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 41,013 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 41,013 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 33,031 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 23,869 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 23,868 miles

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

Rear Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 14,000 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 13,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2008 5,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 2,214 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,073 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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L100 OSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L100 OSV, 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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L100 OSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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