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WU53 BUO

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,576 mi
Last recorded28,576 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 BUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,576 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 28,568 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 27,252 miles

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,597 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 23,597 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 19,595 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 19,593 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 11,191 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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WU53 BUO is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WU53 BUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU53 BUO registered?

WU53 BUO is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is WU53 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 BUO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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