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LY04 KXJ

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,749 mi
Last recorded28,749 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 KXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 28,749 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 28,078 miles

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

up to half LEDS not working in rear lamp.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 26,991 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 26,991 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 25,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

small handlebar levers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2022 25,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

small handlebar levers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 24,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,202 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,962 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 21,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,596 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2012 20,596 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 18,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2008 13,370 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear position lamp has three rows of L.E.D.'s not working.

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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LY04 KXJ is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY04 KXJ, 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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What year was LY04 KXJ registered?

LY04 KXJ is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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