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SP53 BGY

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,599 mi
Last recorded28,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 28,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 28,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,935 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 27,934 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,051 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 27,046 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 25,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 24,468 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced offside high beam not working (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 24,468 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched rear brake pipe too short (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity reduced offside high beam not working (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 23,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,471 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 22,957 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 21,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2014

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,071 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

clutch fluid levlel low.

Pass 2 May 2012 17,473 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 16,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 May 2011 16,776 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 May 2010 15,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,811 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,466 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 9,466 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 7,759 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 7,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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SP53 BGY 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 72%.

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 SP53 BGY, 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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SP53 BGY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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