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LK54 CAV

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,825 mi
Last recorded42,825 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 CAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 42,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 42,718 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 25 Sep 2021 42,718 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,649 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 41,649 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,031 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 41,031 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 32,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,784 miles

horn poor

Fail 14 Sep 2013 20,981 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

n/s exhaust fouling on suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2013 20,981 miles

n/s exhaust fouling on suspension

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,169 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,910 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 14,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,232 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,800 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 7,221 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,221 miles

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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LK54 CAV is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LK54 CAV, 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.

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LK54 CAV is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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