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ST05 UGS

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,160 mi
Last recorded52,160 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 UGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,160 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing

Fail 20 May 2026 52,160 miles

Horn not working intermitant (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp missing

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

Nearside Lower fairing slightly insecure

Pass 19 May 2025 49,959 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 47,028 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 47,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 42,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 38,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 35,263 miles

Front exhaust has signs of light corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear shock has some cororsion but not to excess

Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,485 miles

slight play in rear suspension link bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2019 33,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 33,104 miles

Front Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced control 1 (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Lower fairing loose

Offside Front footpeg slightly loose

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Rear hugger slightly loose

Fail 2 Feb 2018 30,091 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower fairing loose

Offside Front footpeg slightly loose

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Rear hugger slightly loose

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,295 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,021 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,830 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 26,747 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,337 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 24,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 1,697 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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ST05 UGS is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST05 UGS, 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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ST05 UGS is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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