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LK05 KCX

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,553 mi
Last recorded63,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 KCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 63,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,244 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Folk seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Folk seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 51,087 miles

Chain loose

Fork dust covers perished

Registration plate faded, still readable from distance

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,161 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,161 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,131 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 47,131 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 44,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,774 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 40,514 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,547 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

has play in swing arm

Fail 25 Jul 2014 38,547 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

has play in swing arm

Fail 3 Jan 2013 38,537 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,715 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,840 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,799 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,720 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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LK05 KCX is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK05 KCX, 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 LK05 KCX registered?

LK05 KCX is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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