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HF04 GAX

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,907 mi
Last recorded62,907 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 GAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 62,907 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 62,890 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2024 60,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both forks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,507 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 58,052 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 58,052 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,407 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 55,664 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 55,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,894 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,511 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,417 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 43,417 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,332 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 32,332 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,891 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 11,851 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 GAX is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze 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 GAX, 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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HF04 GAX is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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