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GJ55 CLU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,409 miles

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

HEADLAMP PASS SWITCH - NOT WORKING

NOPLATE LIGHT - NOT WORKING.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 45,409 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

HEADLAMP PASS SWITCH - NOT WORKING

NOPLATE LIGHT - NOT WORKING.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,907 miles

BRAKE LEVERS - PIVOTS ARE DIRTY & DRY.

DRIVE CHAIN - VERY RUSTY.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside HARZARDS - NOT WORKING.

Rear NOPLATE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,667 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front TYRE DOWN TO 1.6MM

Nearside HAZARDS LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,100 miles

Pass light switch not working

Rear swing arm bearings have minor freeplay

Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,099 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass light switch not working

Rear swing arm bearings have minor freeplay

Near side front brake disc rivits worn and disc has movement

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,474 miles

The sharp end of the brake lever taped up.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 24,474 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

The rear brake caliper pistons are not retracting fully,

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 20,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 16,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,552 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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GJ55 CLU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ55 CLU, 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 GJ55 CLU registered?

GJ55 CLU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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