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BU04 VYH

2004 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,759 mi
Last recorded84,759 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 VYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,840 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 52,619 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 52,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 42,600 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Excessive oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2022 42,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Excessive oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,964 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 39,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,841 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,431 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

both footrests are bent

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,453 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

both footrests are bent

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,460 miles

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 19,453 miles

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

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Brake lever slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,493 miles

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 8,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,859 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 7,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 5,833 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 5,633 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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BU04 VYH is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU04 VYH, 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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BU04 VYH is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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