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LJ05 LAA

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,809 mi
Last recorded23,809 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 23,809 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake component slightly loose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 23,796 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake fluid on min level

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned minor (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 22,411 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm / small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 20,746 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 15,232 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy Aftermarket Exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 12,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 12,663 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 12,663 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 6,970 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 6,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 4,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 3,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,021 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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LJ05 LAA is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 LAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ05 LAA registered?

LJ05 LAA is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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