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ST54 VLJ

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,302 mi
Last recorded34,302 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 VLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,234 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,319 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 20,822 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,481 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,457 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 18,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,582 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,238 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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ST54 VLJ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST54 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST54 VLJ?

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What year was ST54 VLJ registered?

ST54 VLJ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is ST54 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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