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SY03 CUW

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,166 mi
Last recorded22,166 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 22,166 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 22,125 miles

Fork yoke insecure stem nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 21,968 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 21,896 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 21,419 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs bobbin spring washers deteriorated

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 26 May 2023 33,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 19,222 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

both front indicators slightly obscured from the front

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 2 May 2019 17,585 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

drive chain sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2019 17,528 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

drive chain sprocket carrier bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,716 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 10,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 10,148 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,759 miles

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

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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SY03 CUW is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY03 CUW, 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 SY03 CUW registered?

SY03 CUW is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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