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2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,942 mi
Last recorded31,942 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 31,942 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,419 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 34,419 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 30,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 29,613 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 24,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 May 2014 24,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,165 miles

front tyre wearing thin in centre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,090 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,617 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 13,617 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,449 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 8,449 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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RK03 CSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK03 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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RK03 CSV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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