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WG05 YYJ

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,875 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 34,863 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,215 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 33,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 33,184 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,038 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,271 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 17,271 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 16,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 May 2012 16,818 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2011 15,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,405 miles

headrace bearings slightly notchy

Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,280 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 11,280 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 YYJ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYJ, 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 WG05 YYJ registered?

WG05 YYJ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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