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RX54 SXY

2004 Suzuki SV650

Yellow Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,905 mi
Last recorded38,905 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 SXY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,399 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 31,399 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 28,402 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 25,586 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,269 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket can fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 9,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

front and rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,941 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 7,586 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 7,576 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

right hand chain adjuster plate slightly loose

Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,478 miles

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

headbearing have a very slight notchy feel

Fail 13 Apr 2011 4,227 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 4,227 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 984 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 973 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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RX54 SXY is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Yellow with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 RX54 SXY, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX54 SXY registered?

RX54 SXY is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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