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SV05 SUZ

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,871 mi
Last recorded23,871 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 SUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 23,871 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 25,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 21,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 21,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 21,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 21,513 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Chain link incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vertical play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,459 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,261 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,514 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,414 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,360 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 12,710 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 7,328 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 7,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 5,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 3,682 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 2,718 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 SUZ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUZ, 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 SUZ registered?

SV05 SUZ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is SV05 SUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 SUZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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