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VO03 HRN

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,820 mi
Last recorded41,820 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 HRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 41,820 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 40,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,727 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 34,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 33,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 32,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 29,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 29,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,429 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 27,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,437 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 25,437 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,666 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 16,666 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 HRN 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 73.7%.

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 VO03 HRN, 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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VO03 HRN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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