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SV02 GAR

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

25,473 mi
Last recorded25,473 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 GAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 25,473 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 25,467 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 25,462 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,441 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,409 miles

slight play in the rear shock lower linkage bush.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,103 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 25,102 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,790 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake fluid getting close to lower level

Pass 7 Apr 2018 23,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 23,434 miles

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

Offside Front indicator colour faded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,960 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,493 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,503 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Fail 19 Mar 2010 6,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 6,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 4,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,242 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 4,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,851 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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SV02 GAR is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SV02 GAR, 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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SV02 GAR is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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