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LJ05 SPU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,503 mi
Last recorded19,503 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 19,503 miles

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

Front shock absorber dust deals perished (both)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 18,835 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front shock absorber dust deals perished (both)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 18,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 18,655 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 17,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 14,882 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 14,882 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 13,486 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 11,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 10,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,929 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,799 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 4,722 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 SPU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 SPU registered?

LJ05 SPU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LJ05 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 SPU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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