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SN03 BVB

2003 Suzuki SV1000

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,271 mi
Last recorded37,271 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 BVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 37,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,322 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 36,266 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,455 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 4,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,195 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,252 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,720 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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SN03 BVB is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN03 BVB, 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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SN03 BVB is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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