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HG55 LZU

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,257 mi
Last recorded41,257 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,257 miles

Rear Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 37,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 37,007 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 36,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,935 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 34,935 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brake lever travel

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,205 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 27,210 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 25,877 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 22,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 22,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 20,910 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 20,910 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,643 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

yellow headlamp covers fitted .

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,522 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,514 miles

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

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

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,528 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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HG55 LZU is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 HG55 LZU, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG55 LZU registered?

HG55 LZU is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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