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DK53 ZRL

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 56,175 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,420 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,733 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,733 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,184 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 54,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,147 miles

rear brake has reduced reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 53,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 52,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 51,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,624 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,154 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gear lever pivoet worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gear lever pivoet worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,319 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,319 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,918 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 17,220 miles

Rear Right Hand Footrest Mounting has slight play.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,220 miles

Rear Right Hand Footrest Mounting has slight play.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,924 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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DK53 ZRL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK53 ZRL, 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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DK53 ZRL is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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