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WG55 UNW

2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,544 mi
Last recorded45,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K515,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 45,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 45,482 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 35,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 35,882 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,859 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 35,859 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,532 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play notchy movement (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,573 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,558 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 2,063 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 14,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

fork dust covers corroded

silencer clamp missing but system not leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 9,826 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fork dust covers corroded

silencer clamp missing but system not leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 7,511 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 16 Jan 2013 7,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 25 Jan 2012 7,152 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 7,114 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 6,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 6,320 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 6,108 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 K5?

Based on 2,200 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Horn not working 9
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WG55 UNW is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,497 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 Sv 650 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 UNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG55 UNW registered?

WG55 UNW is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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