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FM05 PCX

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,070 mi
Last recorded29,070 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 PCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 29,070 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 29,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Internal suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 29,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Internal suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 28,220 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 24,185 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,966 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,332 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,924 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,060 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,502 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 20,494 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,336 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,416 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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FM05 PCX is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FM05 PCX, 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 FM05 PCX registered?

FM05 PCX is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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