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YJ53 YLO

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,711 mi
Last recorded31,711 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 31,711 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 31,711 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 28,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 22,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 19,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 17,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,540 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 16,171 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 15,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 14,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 14,651 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 12,887 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,596 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 12,596 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 12,362 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,797 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,455 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 4,600 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,551 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 YLO is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

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