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WA03 FMZ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,125 mi
Last recorded38,125 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 FMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 38,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Has suspension fluid on brake (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Also damage to fork leg surface (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has loose bolt placed in adjuster area to gain more lever movement.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,336 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 37,336 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,095 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 33,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,693 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 28,500 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

lh front fork dust seal not seated

Pass 3 Dec 2011 22,881 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,347 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 22,345 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,240 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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WA03 FMZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WA03 FMZ, 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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WA03 FMZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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