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OU03 JTX

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,964 mi
Last recorded39,964 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 39,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 39,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 39,482 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 39,415 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,619 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 37,349 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 37,334 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 34,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 34,122 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

steering damper fouling wiring

Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,992 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 32,992 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 15,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,491 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 4,491 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 4,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 3,271 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 3,271 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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OU03 JTX 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 68.2%.

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 OU03 JTX, 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 OU03 JTX registered?

OU03 JTX is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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