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WK05 DBU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,747 mi
Last recorded29,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 DBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,747 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear drive chain alignment (2.4 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 29,575 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake hose keeper is detached (1.1.21 (c))

Brake grabbing severely front brake lever is grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Footrest insecure right hand drivers footrest (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake fluid not visible front and rear brake (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake component slightly loose front brake hose keeper (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand front fork (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear drive chain alignment (2.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,378 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 26,365 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 11,789 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 10,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 May 2011 8,197 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 9 Apr 2010 7,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 7,370 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,797 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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WK05 DBU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,826 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 SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK05 DBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK05 DBU registered?

WK05 DBU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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