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VO03 DWY

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,894 mi
Last recorded23,894 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 23,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 21,317 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 18,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,481 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 17,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 15,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 12,768 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 12,765 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 8,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 5,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,155 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 5,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 5,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 4,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 4,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 4,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 4,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 4,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007
Pass 8 Apr 2006 3,653 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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VO03 DWY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO03 DWY registered?

VO03 DWY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is VO03 DWY safe to buy?

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