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BF55 BUE

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,796 mi
Last recorded22,796 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BUE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 22,796 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 22,761 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced On main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Kill switch/starter switch insecure to bars

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

Pass 24 May 2024 19,548 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 19,548 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 16,461 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 16,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 12,303 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 9,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,206 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 8,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 8,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,687 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 6,687 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,928 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,570 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 398 miles

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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BF55 BUE is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,826 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 BF55 BUE, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF55 BUE registered?

BF55 BUE is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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