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SP53 FPT

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,861 mi
Last recorded40,861 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 FPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 40,861 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear upper frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 2 Sep 2023 41,178 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear upper frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,861 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2018 39,735 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 39,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 38,793 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 38,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,069 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 38,069 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. horn working intermitantly (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 29,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,781 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,778 miles

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

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 FPT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPT, 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 SP53 FPT registered?

SP53 FPT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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