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YT03 BRV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,913 mi
Last recorded28,913 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 BRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 27,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both and seal covers perished (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slight uneven wear to edges

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock pivot point (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 26,143 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both and seal covers perishing (2.3.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,139 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both and seal covers perishing (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose

slight interference on rear lamp

Fail 20 Apr 2017 21,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

n/s handlebar grip slightly loose

slight interference on rear lamp

Pass 16 May 2014 19,823 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 19,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 17,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,807 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 11,807 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,931 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,167 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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YT03 BRV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT03 BRV, 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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YT03 BRV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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