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RX05 FOU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 FOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,048 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 74,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,488 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Swinging arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 65,488 miles

Central Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warpped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired rear bearings collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired rear wheel bearing collapsed (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight run out on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 58,944 miles

CLUTCH OPERATION VERY STIFF

GEAR SELECTION PEDAL BENT

HEADLAMP PASS FUNCTION INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,532 miles

Front Fork seal covers perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,032 miles

front brakes starting to bind

Fail 6 Feb 2014 48,009 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,523 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,164 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,339 miles

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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RX05 FOU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RX05 FOU, 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.

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What year was RX05 FOU registered?

RX05 FOU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is RX05 FOU safe to buy?

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