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NK03 VDG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,682 mi
Last recorded46,682 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 VDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,682 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 May 2024 46,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 May 2024 46,328 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 May 2023 46,003 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,304 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,488 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,205 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 43,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,890 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,609 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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NK03 VDG 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 83.3%.

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 NK03 VDG, 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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NK03 VDG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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