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WA53 HPL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 17,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 17,130 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 17,119 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 15,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 15,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 12,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 12,597 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 10,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 9,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 9,642 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 May 2008 7,993 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2008 7,993 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 6,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2007 6,890 miles

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

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 HPL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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