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YJ53 YLY

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,633 mi
Last recorded27,633 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 27,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 26,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 26,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 25,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 24,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 24,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,869 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,774 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 21,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 16,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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 YLY is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ53 YLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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