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YJ53 YLN

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,655 mi
Last recorded29,655 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 29,655 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 28,141 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 25,870 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 25,870 miles

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

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 23,386 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 20,828 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 19,052 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 12,452 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 12,387 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,672 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 11,672 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,176 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,116 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 YLN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ53 YLN, 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 YJ53 YLN registered?

YJ53 YLN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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