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WX03 BYG

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,469 mi
Last recorded36,469 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 BYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 36,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 36,247 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 36,247 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 35,662 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 35,662 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 31,789 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 31,047 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,273 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,920 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 27,906 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

non standard cans fitted

o/s fork seal dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,502 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 21,839 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,007 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake light needs hard presure to iluminate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,998 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,854 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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WX03 BYG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver 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 WX03 BYG, 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 WX03 BYG registered?

WX03 BYG is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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