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HF04 FZU

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,734 mi
Last recorded28,734 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 28,734 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 28,573 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 27,193 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 27,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 27,150 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,001 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,779 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 21,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 20,446 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

engine only running on 1 cylinder

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,385 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,193 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 19,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 17,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 8,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,764 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,683 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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HF04 FZU is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HF04 FZU, 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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What year was HF04 FZU registered?

HF04 FZU is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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