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RY03 HWF

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,925 mi
Last recorded29,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 HWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 29,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 29,741 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 29,741 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,571 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight misfire from the engine, requires attention!

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit, requires attention! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,354 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 28,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 28,158 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 27,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 24,059 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 22,218 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 20,902 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 18,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 14,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 12,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 10,069 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 8,483 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 6,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 6,065 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 3,883 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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RY03 HWF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RY03 HWF, 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 RY03 HWF registered?

RY03 HWF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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