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FA05 OPH

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,320 mi
Last recorded30,320 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 30,320 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 30,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 29,584 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 25,607 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 19,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 17,042 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 17,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

rear indicators condition

Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,701 miles

exhaust type

Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlight aim

Fail 1 Apr 2016 11,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlight aim

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 8,491 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 7,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 5,484 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 OPH is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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