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PL05 PXB

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,988 mi
Last recorded27,988 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 PXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 27,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 27,969 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust noisy but not excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2020 25,708 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 25,708 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,702 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 16,702 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 15,562 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 13,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 12,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,470 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 11,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,907 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,903 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 9,012 miles

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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PL05 PXB is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 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 PL05 PXB, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 PXB is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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