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LJ05 ZBY

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,273 mi
Last recorded39,273 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ZBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,273 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight oil leak.

Pass 20 Apr 2020 31,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,604 miles

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Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,862 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,862 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,875 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 18,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,310 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,025 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 18,023 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,083 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,728 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 ZBY is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

LJ05 ZBY is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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