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B3 BFY

2004 Suzuki SV650

Gold Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,667 mi
Last recorded16,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 16,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,566 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in rear suspension lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 16,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 16,400 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 16,252 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gear lever bent

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,215 miles

Slight crack in front exhaust

Slight play in rear shock absorber

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,106 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 16,106 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,784 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 12,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,550 miles

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

Rear hugger slightly loose.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 11,550 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear hugger slightly loose.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,745 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 10,745 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear hugger slightly insecure.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,260 miles

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

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

rear hugger slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 4,803 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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B3 BFY is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Gold with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B3 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B3 BFY is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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