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RV05 JXY

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,551 mi
Last recorded17,551 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 JXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 17,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 17,030 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 17,030 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 16,075 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 15,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 15,194 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 14,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 12,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 12,103 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 12,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 9,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 9,368 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,393 miles

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

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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RV05 JXY is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV05 JXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV05 JXY registered?

RV05 JXY is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RV05 JXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 JXY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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