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WA03 VYR

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

27,997 mi
Last recorded27,997 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 27,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 27,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 25,914 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 25,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 20,298 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 20,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 19,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 19,092 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,945 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 May 2017 18,945 miles

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 14,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 14,760 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 12,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 11,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2012 10,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,487 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 7,487 miles

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 4,725 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 4,725 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 4,405 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 VYR is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

WA03 VYR is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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