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SF03 FGV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,129 mi
Last recorded33,129 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 FGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 33,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 33,016 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 33,016 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 32,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 32,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 30,011 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 27,421 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,203 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 25,811 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 25,783 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,778 miles

brake control 2 requires attention

Fail 24 Jun 2011 25,774 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

brake control 2 requires attention

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,801 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 22,801 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,013 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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SF03 FGV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF03 FGV, 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 SF03 FGV registered?

SF03 FGV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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