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LV05 BJU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

27,211 mi
Last recorded27,211 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 27,211 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 27,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 27,078 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,231 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 44,231 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 40,072 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 40,072 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 35,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 32,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 32,712 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 29,712 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 29,712 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,021 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 27,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,156 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 18,388 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 13,983 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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LV05 BJU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LV05 BJU, 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 LV05 BJU registered?

LV05 BJU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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