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2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,785 mi
Last recorded34,785 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 CSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 34,785 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,784 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,736 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 34,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,580 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 29,098 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 May 2013 29,098 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 26,359 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,635 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,256 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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PX53 CSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PX53 CSV, 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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PX53 CSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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