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VE05 UUL

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,076 mi
Last recorded31,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 UUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 31,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 30,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 29,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 29,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,801 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,747 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust Clamp missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly Lever pivot sticky (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 24,963 miles

Exhaust clamp missing (front )

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. 2.0 mm (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. 2.0 mm (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 24,963 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust clamp missing (front )

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. 2.0 mm (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. 2.0 mm (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,819 miles

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

Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 21,819 miles

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,740 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 16,654 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 16,654 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 12,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 7,244 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,244 miles

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

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

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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VE05 UUL is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE05 UUL, 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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VE05 UUL is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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