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EA08 ULB

2008 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,912 mi
Last recorded62,912 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SV100014,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ULB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 62,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 62,400 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 62,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,670 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 61,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,379 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 58,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 58,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,775 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 43,038 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,381 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 31,133 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 31,133 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,858 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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EA08 ULB is a 2008 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 14,786 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 EA08 ULB, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA08 ULB registered?

EA08 ULB is a 2008 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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