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RX53 PWL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,446 mi
Last recorded26,446 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 PWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 26,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,328 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 25,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,482 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 22,437 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

note rust on forks but seals not leaking

Pass 4 May 2013 21,727 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,444 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 19,424 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 16,569 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Handlebars are misaligned,right side touches petrol tank

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,098 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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RX53 PWL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RX53 PWL, 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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RX53 PWL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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