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GJ55 CKL

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,242 mi
Last recorded36,242 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 36,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 36,211 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,986 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 34,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 34,028 miles

Central Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 34,011 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Central Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,057 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,038 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 21,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,989 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,647 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 15,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,435 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 14,435 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV1000?

Based on 38,128 MOT tests across 2,866 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
979
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 481
reflector on motorcycle missing 334
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 271
Horn not working 262
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 160
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GJ55 CKL is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 SV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 481 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 CKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ55 CKL is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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