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WA03 OWG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,698 mi
Last recorded30,698 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 30,698 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Offside front disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Fork stanchions slightly pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,957 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H FORK SEAL HAS MISTING EVIDENT. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SILENCERS FITTED WHICH ARE LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 29,957 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H FORK SEAL HAS MISTING EVIDENT. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy AFTER MARKET EXHAUST SILENCERS FITTED WHICH ARE LOUDER THAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 29,610 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 29,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 28,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 26,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 26,174 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 22,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 20,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 19,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,474 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 13,164 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 11,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 11,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 11,734 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 11,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,626 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 OWG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWG, 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 WA03 OWG registered?

WA03 OWG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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