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YJ53 YLT

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,458 mi
Last recorded56,458 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 56,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,162 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 38,995 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating disc worn on the bobins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating disc worn on the bobins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,888 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 19,017 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 YLT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

YJ53 YLT is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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