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WA03 PZV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,963 mi
Last recorded40,963 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 PZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 40,963 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light & stop lamp effected by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 40,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light & stop lamp effected by indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 40,651 miles

front fork tubes corroded

rev's rise slightly when bars are tuned left hand lock

Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 40,637 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,830 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 38,794 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,931 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,799 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,866 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,583 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,583 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 12,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 5,130 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 4,971 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in rear suspension linkage

Pass 9 Jun 2006 3,682 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 3,682 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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 PZV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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