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LK04 WBY

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,567 mi
Last recorded62,567 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 WBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,567 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,062 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 55,453 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 52,569 miles

Front tyre perishing

Rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 May 2021 52,569 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perishing

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,243 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 May 2013 47,243 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,011 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,983 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,983 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,304 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,694 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 36,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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LK04 WBY is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK04 WBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK04 WBY registered?

LK04 WBY is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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