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WM03 AUT

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

38,878 mi
Last recorded38,878 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 AUT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 38,379 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 38,377 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose sprocket carrier bearing has play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,393 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 36,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (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))

front fork dust seal perished

Fail 5 Aug 2021 34,241 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))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front fork dust seals perished

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,142 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 34,213 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 32,788 miles

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 31,398 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,247 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 29,247 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess bearing has play (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,171 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 27,171 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 25,125 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 25,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,132 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 23,132 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,177 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,177 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,050 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,323 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 10,567 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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WM03 AUT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WM03 AUT, 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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WM03 AUT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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