MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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))
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))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OY53 SMX safe to buy?
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