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MT05 PLU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Blue Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,427 mi
Last recorded42,427 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 PLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 42,427 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 33,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 32,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,964 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 16,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 16,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,862 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 15,366 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 15,366 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,560 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 11,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 11,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 3,924 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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MT05 PLU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Blue with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT05 PLU, 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 MT05 PLU registered?

MT05 PLU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is MT05 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 PLU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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