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HX04 FHU

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,178 mi
Last recorded22,178 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 FHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 22,178 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 21,065 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 21,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 20,353 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 19,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 19,751 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 19,728 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 19,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned mounted on rear numberplate obscuring letters (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 18,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 16,959 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate light (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,701 miles

Drive chain slightly rusty needs good soak in oil

Rear brake pads aged/rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,063 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,307 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 7,941 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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HX04 FHU is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX04 FHU, 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 HX04 FHU registered?

HX04 FHU is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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