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P16 BBY

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 32,091 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear brake pads worn past legal limit (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2026 32,090 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear brake pads worn past legal limit (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 31,384 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 29,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 28,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 26,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,928 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight needs lubricated (1.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 19,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,179 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 18,752 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,840 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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P16 BBY is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P16 BBY, 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 P16 BBY registered?

P16 BBY is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is P16 BBY safe to buy?

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