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WA53 DWE

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,006 mi
Last recorded48,006 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 DWE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,006 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside mirror missing

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

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

Screen cracked

Slight play in swing arm pivot

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,006 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside mirror missing

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

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

Screen cracked

Slight play in swing arm pivot

Pass 28 Jun 2008 44,183 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,183 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Rear Vehicle identification number not legible (6.3.5a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front tyre underinflated

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear tyre underinflated

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,250 miles

as before

Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,250 miles

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

Front side lights have blue bulbs fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WA53 DWE is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WA53 DWE, 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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WA53 DWE is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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