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WM03 JOH

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,541 mi
Last recorded47,541 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 JOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 47,541 miles

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 47,541 miles

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,437 miles

CLUTCH & BRAKE HOSE HAVE EXCESS LENGTH BUT NOT GETTING KINKED OR CAUGHT ON ANYTHING

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 46,437 miles

CLUTCH & BRAKE HOSE HAVE EXCESS LENGTH BUT NOT GETTING KINKED OR CAUGHT ON ANYTHING

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 45,353 miles

CLUTCH & FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE EXCESS LENGTH BUT NOT GETTING KINKED

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION OPERATION SLIGHTLY STIFF(HARD)

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,661 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 44,661 miles

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 41,160 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 37,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 37,824 miles

Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Brake locking device insecure rear brake caliper securing plate not located (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 34,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,741 miles

rear brake disc badly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2014 31,741 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake disc badly worn

Pass 24 May 2013 28,296 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,643 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 24,568 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 20,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate to change

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,556 miles

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 12,556 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 9,738 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 9,738 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,580 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 JOH is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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