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RA55 WRL

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,417 mi
Last recorded25,417 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 WRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 25,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively right disc loose on rivets radially and side to side movement but not insecure (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 May 2024 25,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rivets worn/very loose causing lots of radial and side movement, but disc is secure (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,451 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 22,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,684 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,086 miles

rear brake pads are corroded

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

Fail 20 May 2013 15,086 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake pads are corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,029 miles

Clutch fluid level low

R/h riders foot rest slightly loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Nov 2010 14,029 miles

Clutch fluid level low

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

R/h riders foot rest slightly loose

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,779 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,000 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 9,000 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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RA55 WRL is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA55 WRL, 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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RA55 WRL is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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