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WA03 XEM

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,383 mi
Last recorded30,383 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 XEM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 30,180 miles

slight damage to o/s front brake disc carrier

Fail 17 Aug 2019 30,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight damage to o/s front brake disc carrier

Pass 4 May 2018 29,943 miles

Badly riveted chain link.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,013 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

o/s front brake disc slightly damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2017 29,007 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

o/s front brake disc slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 27,706 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,309 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 20,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,966 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,834 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 15,834 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,274 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 14,274 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,440 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 XEM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

WA03 XEM is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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