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GY04 ZFW

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,224 mi
Last recorded30,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ZFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,689 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 29,687 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside light control loose

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 28,820 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 28,814 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,156 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 28,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 27,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,962 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,588 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 24,565 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 18,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,627 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 16,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,846 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,857 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 13,857 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 7,589 miles

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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GY04 ZFW is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 16,715 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 GY04 ZFW, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY04 ZFW is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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