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YN53 YGD

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 86,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,924 miles

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

front forks slightly pitted

Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,924 miles

front forks slightly pitted

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 78,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 73,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number Plate Light Missing

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,349 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 35,348 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,821 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 12,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,885 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 3,885 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 YGD is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN53 YGD, 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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YN53 YGD is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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