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PO53 VKG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,378 mi
Last recorded32,378 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,378 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Contaminated with grease/oil.

Pass 8 May 2024 31,971 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,659 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 31,659 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,519 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,674 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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PO53 VKG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PO53 VKG, 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 PO53 VKG registered?

PO53 VKG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is PO53 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 VKG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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