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SV05 EKW

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,458 mi
Last recorded12,458 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 EKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 12,458 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 12,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2025 12,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 12,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 11,915 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 11,624 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 11,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 9,228 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 9,228 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 5,161 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 5,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 4,969 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 4,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 4,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,298 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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SV05 EKW is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV05 EKW, 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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What year was SV05 EKW registered?

SV05 EKW is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is SV05 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 EKW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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