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FA05 GDV

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,186 mi
Last recorded12,186 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 12,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 12,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 12,142 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 12,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 11,856 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Front indicator position poor

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2017 11,856 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated clamp missing (7.1.1a)

Front indicator position poor

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swing arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,640 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

front indicators not visable from front of motorcycle

Fail 8 Jun 2015 11,640 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front indicators not visable from front of motorcycle

Pass 29 May 2014 11,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 10,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 10,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 9,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 18 May 2012 9,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,409 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 9,409 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,026 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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FA05 GDV is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA05 GDV, 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 FA05 GDV registered?

FA05 GDV is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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