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YJ53 PTO

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,986 mi
Last recorded32,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 PTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 32,986 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 32,814 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 25,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 22,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 19,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 18,195 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 18,183 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 17,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,780 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 17,780 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 25 May 2014 17,069 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,336 miles

engine cut out after test

front brake resovoir cable tied

Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 15,532 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,197 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,719 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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YJ53 PTO is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ53 PTO, 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 YJ53 PTO registered?

YJ53 PTO is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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