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WK03 CEV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,883 mi
Last recorded44,883 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 CEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 44,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs starting to score (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose Requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy Slightly noisy, after market end cans fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fork dust seals starting to corrode

Forks slightly corroded Fork stanchions starting to pit (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose Number plate mounting bracket slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play to swing arm/shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 44,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 43,220 miles

non standard exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,617 miles

Nearside and offside fork dust seals perished

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,966 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,401 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 40,401 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,052 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in rear sprocket drive area

Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,996 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))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in rear sprocket drive area

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate light not fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,260 miles

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

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

Rear cut in rear tyre

number plate lamp missing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 32,131 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised excessive notch at centre (2.2.1b)

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

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

Rear cut in rear tyre

number plate lamp missing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 12,533 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 12,532 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,116 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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WK03 CEV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WK03 CEV, 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 WK03 CEV registered?

WK03 CEV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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