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SN05 DSO

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,853 mi
Last recorded30,853 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 DSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 30,853 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 30,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 30,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,152 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,859 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,659 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 22,979 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,323 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 20,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 4 May 2012 20,019 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 20,019 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 13,955 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 11,378 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,985 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 7,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 5,183 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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SN05 DSO is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN05 DSO, 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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SN05 DSO is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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