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FA05 HXW

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,165 mi
Last recorded20,165 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 HXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 20,165 miles

Exhaust noisy After market silencer fitted with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play to lower shock to swing arm linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 20,118 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy After market end can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Gear selector linkage has slight play

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm to shock linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 20,081 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Slightly light in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Gear shift linkage has slight play

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively Rear shock linkage to swing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 20,064 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Shock linkage bearing, swing arm side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 19,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 19,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 19,720 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 18,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 18,198 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,198 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 6,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 4,899 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 HXW is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

FA05 HXW is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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