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WX03 NKS

2003 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki SV100018,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 NKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,301 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 55,278 miles

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,049 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,048 miles

Play in left footrest

Fail 21 May 2014 38,027 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Left footrest has some play.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 24,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 21,994 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)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,398 miles

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Inner Rear Upper Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 11,394 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Inner Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

1. rear master cylinder control arm insecure

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Inner Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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WX03 NKS is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue 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 WX03 NKS, 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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What year was WX03 NKS registered?

WX03 NKS is a 2003 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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