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YN03 WHU

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,723 mi
Last recorded35,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 34,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 34,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 33,522 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plug in rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2020 33,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plug in rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2018 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,688 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 29,833 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 29,812 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,266 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 16 Jul 2013 25,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2012 23,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,241 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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YN03 WHU is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YN03 WHU, 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 YN03 WHU registered?

YN03 WHU is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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