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PL05 KUG

2005 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,296 mi
Last recorded43,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K516,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 1000 Sz K5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,296 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 43,296 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 41,706 miles

Exhaust bolt missing, front cylinder

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 41,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component likely to fail Lower rear shock bearing failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak around sump area

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust manifold bolt missing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 37,995 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 37,992 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,383 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 36,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,381 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage and knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2019 36,381 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip insecure to tube (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber linkage and knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 36,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 36,371 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,983 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

oil leck from oil cooler

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,990 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,490 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,986 miles

horn working but could be louder

Pass 3 Aug 2012 26,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,487 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
918
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
Horn not working 9
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PL05 KUG is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 16,019 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 Sv 1000 Sz K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 KUG is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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