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YJ53 YMF

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,770 mi
Last recorded26,770 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YMF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 26,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 26,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 25,582 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 25,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 25,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,044 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,966 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 24,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,756 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 23,385 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 23,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick inner pads (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,869 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,858 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,348 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,159 miles

Rear footpegs slightly loose

Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,200 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,725 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 10,725 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2008 6,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,841 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 YMF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

YJ53 YMF is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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