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FM03 OHV

2003 Suzuki Sv

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,773 mi
Last recorded39,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Sv25,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,146 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,146 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,880 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

n/s dip beam no pattern

Fail 7 Apr 2014 35,878 miles

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

n/s dip beam no pattern

Fail 1 May 2013 33,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 33,995 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,291 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 29,287 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,358 miles

Front indicators difficult to see from front of machine

Tail light, stop lamps, and rear indicators all incorperated in one unit. Although they all work, generaly they are all poor.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,355 miles

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

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

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

Front indicators difficult to see from front of machine

Tail light, stop lamps, and rear indicators all incorperated in one unit. Although they all work, generaly they are all poor.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,570 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 21,570 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,972 miles

exhaust blowing on joints border line

Pass 21 Jul 2007 12,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,632 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv?

Based on 4,377 MOT tests across 570 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
953
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
570
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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FM03 OHV is a 2003 Suzuki Sv in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Sv models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 25,372 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 Sv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 OHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Sv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM03 OHV registered?

FM03 OHV is a 2003 Suzuki Sv, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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