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JW55 LEV

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Bronze Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,440 mi
Last recorded53,440 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW55 LEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 53,440 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2025 50,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 48,002 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 47,879 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 45,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 40,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 34,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 28,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,611 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 19,186 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 11,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,907 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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JW55 LEV is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Bronze with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JW55 LEV, 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 JW55 LEV registered?

JW55 LEV is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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