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PN05 SZJ

2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

29,500 mi
Last recorded29,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K515,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 SZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 29,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,285 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 28,267 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 27,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,997 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 25,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 24,616 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 24,607 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 23,057 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 21,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,500 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 18,500 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 12,798 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 12,796 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 12,617 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 12,501 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 12,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,617 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 11,586 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2013 10,566 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 9,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 9,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 8,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,516 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 K5?

Based on 2,200 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Horn not working 9
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PN05 SZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,497 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 650 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN05 SZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN05 SZJ registered?

PN05 SZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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