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WG05 ULB

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,885 mi
Last recorded40,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 ULB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 40,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 39,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 39,341 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,889 miles

Nearside slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,824 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,896 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow from front pipes (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 33,621 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,689 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 14,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 13,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 13,580 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,086 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 12,086 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,083 miles

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

Rear 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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WG05 ULB is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WG05 ULB, 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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WG05 ULB is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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