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OY53 SMX

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,605 mi
Last recorded40,605 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,605 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026 40,605 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 39,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 38,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 35,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 35,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,430 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 33,402 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,880 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear chain guard missing not fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,838 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 24,835 miles

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)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,646 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,011 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,364 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 14,597 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,004 miles

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

nearside front brake line pulling tought under full fork extention

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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OY53 SMX is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black 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 OY53 SMX, 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 OY53 SMX registered?

OY53 SMX is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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