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PJ03 SVA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,481 mi
Last recorded37,481 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 SVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 37,481 miles

Pitting in fork stanchions.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 37,481 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pitting in fork stanchions.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,401 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 37,334 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fork legs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 36,928 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,217 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 36,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear Shock Bush Top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Indicator Lens Missing

Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,879 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 26,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,272 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 13,847 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,243 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,372 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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PJ03 SVA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ03 SVA, 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 PJ03 SVA registered?

PJ03 SVA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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