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RX05 FNH

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,452 mi
Last recorded28,452 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 FNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 28,452 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 26,487 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,277 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 26,272 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,232 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs moving in the rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,430 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,169 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,169 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play All of the link arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. rear shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,661 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,373 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,373 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,273 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,261 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,437 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,132 miles

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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RX05 FNH is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX05 FNH, 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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What year was RX05 FNH registered?

RX05 FNH is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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