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WA53 EFY

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,330 mi
Last recorded24,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 24,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 20,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 19,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 19,472 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 18,212 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 14,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 14,711 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 12,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 12,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,104 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 7,140 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 6,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 6,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,848 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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WA53 EFY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EFY, 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 WA53 EFY registered?

WA53 EFY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is WA53 EFY safe to buy?

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