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SC03 BER

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,491 mi
Last recorded31,491 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 BER
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 31,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 30,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 30,466 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 30,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,897 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 20,190 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 20,188 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 20,115 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009
Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,871 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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SC03 BER is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SC03 BER, 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 SC03 BER registered?

SC03 BER is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is SC03 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 BER shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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