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RJ55 OUC

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,005 mi
Last recorded27,005 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,005 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 27,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 26,722 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 26,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,565 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2013 26,388 miles

plastic material stuck in rear brake caliper

Fail 3 May 2013 26,388 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

plastic material stuck in rear brake caliper

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 25,749 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 21,591 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,619 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 19,619 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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RJ55 OUC is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RJ55 OUC, 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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RJ55 OUC is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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