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YX53 FTZ

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

38,455 mi
Last recorded38,455 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 38,455 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 38,403 miles

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,923 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 36,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 36,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,625 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 35,579 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,945 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 33,945 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 32,874 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 32,868 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 16,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,080 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,461 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 15,461 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 12,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 12,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 11,487 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,884 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,152 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 8,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,015 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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YX53 FTZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YX53 FTZ, 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 YX53 FTZ registered?

YX53 FTZ is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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