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PL05 YME

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,739 mi
Last recorded42,739 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YME
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 42,739 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possibly due to after market wavey disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2026 42,739 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Possibly due to after market wavey disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 39,552 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake calipers modified so not all the pads are being used on the discs. (incorrect calipers fitted?)

Fail 12 Jul 2025 39,552 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Wheel twisted towards N/S (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake calipers modified so not all the pads are being used on the discs. (incorrect calipers fitted?)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 32,118 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest bracket bent

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 32,118 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED type bulbs fitted and also flicker erratically including side light bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest bracket bent

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 26,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 24,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 21,300 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 21,176 miles

front brake binding slightly

front brake pads worn low

front fork seals dust covers perished/split

front position lights

front tyre valve perished/split

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,176 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

front brake pads worn low

front fork seals dust covers perished/split

front position lights

front tyre valve perished/split

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 8 Jul 2017 20,641 miles

front brake pads worn

front fork seals dust covers perished/split

front tyre valve split

nearside front position light not working

offside headlight no image

Fail 6 Jul 2017 20,627 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

nearside front position light not working

offside headlight no image

front brake pads worn

front fork seals dust covers perished/split

front tyre valve split

Pass 25 Jun 2016 16,868 miles

chain has some ware

Pass 20 Jun 2015 11,103 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,059 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 10,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 8,217 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 YME is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL05 YME, 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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PL05 YME is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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