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PO53 VTG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,418 mi
Last recorded37,418 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VTG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 37,418 miles

Horn not working Contacts corroded. (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 37,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 37,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 37,081 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey downpipe (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 29,488 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

number plate light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,488 miles

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,039 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 25,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 25,880 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 24,416 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 20,847 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,460 miles

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

clutch lever short

Fail 18 Aug 2007 12,412 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,336 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 VTG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PO53 VTG, 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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PO53 VTG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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