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YN53 FXV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,764 mi
Last recorded24,764 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 24,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 23,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,125 miles

exhaust noisy

front brake and clutch lever wear at pivots

Fail 25 Jan 2016 23,106 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Offside Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

exhaust noisy

front brake and clutch lever wear at pivots

Pass 24 Oct 2014 21,335 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 21,335 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 4,586 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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YN53 FXV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YN53 FXV, 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 YN53 FXV registered?

YN53 FXV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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