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SN03 BYL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,420 mi
Last recorded32,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 BYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 32,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,554 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,319 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 20,813 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,420 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 18,416 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 14,222 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 BYL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN03 BYL, 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 SN03 BYL registered?

SN03 BYL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is SN03 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 BYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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