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WR03 VWP

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,341 mi
Last recorded30,341 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 VWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 30,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 29,444 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 29,444 miles

Front Brake disc fractured both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 28,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 28,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,241 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 28,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,712 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 27,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,496 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 26,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,676 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,011 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 23,421 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,042 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 23,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,956 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,956 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,116 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 13,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 10,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,944 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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WR03 VWP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR03 VWP, 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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WR03 VWP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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