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GJ05 VLZ

2005 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,652 mi
Last recorded41,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 41,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 40,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019
Pass 7 Sep 2018

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017
Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,693 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,515 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 36,502 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,593 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,199 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 30,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,890 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 26,890 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 22,261 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,851 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 18,851 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 17,478 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,311 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 15,311 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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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GJ05 VLZ is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ05 VLZ, 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 GJ05 VLZ registered?

GJ05 VLZ is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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