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VO03 BTZ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,435 mi
Last recorded26,435 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 26,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,234 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 22,639 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 20,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 18,409 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2016 17,719 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,194 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 13,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,314 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,706 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 4,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2006 4,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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VO03 BTZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO03 BTZ, 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 VO03 BTZ registered?

VO03 BTZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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