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2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,884 mi
Last recorded32,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 BUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 32,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,800 miles

Bike has been customized

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 29,954 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 29,941 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

l/h and r/h mirrors insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,120 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 22,120 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,815 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 18,815 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,838 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 13,838 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Front Lower Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Lower Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,054 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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LO51 BUY 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 73.3%.

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 LO51 BUY, 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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LO51 BUY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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