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PN03 MBV

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,649 mi
Last recorded23,649 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,649 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 23,643 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 21,677 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,400 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,394 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,015 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 16,477 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 15,000 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 15,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,323 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 11,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,838 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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PN03 MBV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN03 MBV, 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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PN03 MBV is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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