CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK03 DVP

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,270 mi
Last recorded18,270 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 DVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 18,270 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 17,943 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 17,943 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 17,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 16,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 16,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,070 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 14,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 14,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,855 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 13,855 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,276 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 5,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,313 miles

wrong muffler brackets fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 5,302 miles

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

wrong muffler brackets fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,907 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
Full Suzuki SV1000 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK03 DVP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK03 DVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK03 DVP?

You can check the full history of EK03 DVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK03 DVP registered?

EK03 DVP is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is EK03 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 DVP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK03 DVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK03 DVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.