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WA03 MWV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 MWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 88,106 miles

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

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever ball end missing

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,403 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,403 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,218 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 84,218 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 83,271 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 83,271 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 81,977 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 77,936 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,963 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 70,935 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 May 2013 66,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,469 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,827 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 43,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,740 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 34,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,622 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 MWV 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 WA03 MWV, 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 MWV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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