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AF03 ECN

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

33,377 mi
Last recorded33,377 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 ECN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 33,377 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 33,377 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in shock/linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 30,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork seals leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Small number plate fitted. (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in shock/linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 29,823 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 26,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 25,849 miles

Front Stop lamp not working REPLACED SWITCH DURING TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar GLUE GRIP DURING TEST (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,910 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,558 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 23,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 21,892 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 20,513 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,513 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 May 2013 18,659 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2013 18,659 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 100,003 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 9,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 4,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 4,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 3,646 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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AF03 ECN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AF03 ECN, 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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AF03 ECN is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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