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PL05 GBV

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,438 mi
Last recorded34,438 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 GBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 34,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 33,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 32,932 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,343 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 28,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2020 27,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,463 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 24,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,553 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 19,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 17,400 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 14,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 14,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 5,301 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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PL05 GBV is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PL05 GBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL05 GBV registered?

PL05 GBV is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is PL05 GBV safe to buy?

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