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HF04 LYD

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

17,897 mi
Last recorded17,897 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,897 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 17,895 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,840 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 17,784 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 17,575 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 May 2021 17,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 17,368 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 17,257 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 16,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,223 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 14,487 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 14,487 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 13,661 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 13,233 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Oct 2012 13,216 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,746 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 12,743 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,393 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 9,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 5,869 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 LYD is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue 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 HF04 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

HF04 LYD is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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