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YK03 RVB

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 RVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 38,888 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,680 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 35,680 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 32,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 29,885 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 29,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 29,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,481 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 29,455 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2012 29,222 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 29,220 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,210 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 25,997 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 25,997 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 23,451 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 19,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,871 miles

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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YK03 RVB is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK03 RVB, 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

How do I check the history of YK03 RVB?

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What year was YK03 RVB registered?

YK03 RVB is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is YK03 RVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 RVB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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