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PL03 HVA

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,102 mi
Last recorded27,102 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 HVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 27,102 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 27,102 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 26,153 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 25,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,562 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 23,562 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 20,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 14,608 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2017 14,593 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 14,593 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 14,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,826 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 12,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,646 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,246 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 6,026 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 6,026 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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PL03 HVA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PL03 HVA, 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 PL03 HVA registered?

PL03 HVA is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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