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LV55 HWA

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 HWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 71,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,327 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 63,142 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 63,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,627 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,627 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,180 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,180 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,919 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,919 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 51,268 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,306 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,286 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,386 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,151 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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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LV55 HWA is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 LV55 HWA, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV55 HWA is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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