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WU04 BVT

2004 Suzuki SV650

Silver Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,816 mi
Last recorded73,816 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV65016,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 BVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 73,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 73,813 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear flexy bracket insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2026 73,756 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Forks insecure Yoke bolt missing. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Linkage bolt on swing arm worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust clamp rusted through

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc buttons worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest hanger bent and no anti slip rubber fitted.

Rear Brake reservoir insecure (bolt missing).

Pass 30 Jul 2024 73,158 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,617 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,404 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 70,404 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rotor bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,482 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,482 miles

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,203 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired o/s not working (1.1.1b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired n/s main beam not working (1.2.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired dipped beam not working (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear / flat in center (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,976 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s/f peg bent

Fail 30 May 2015 48,976 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

n/s/f peg bent

Fail 22 Apr 2014 44,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,416 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,416 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 34,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,441 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 30,437 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,610 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,397 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,939 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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WU04 BVT is a 2004 Suzuki SV650 in Silver with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 16,492 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 WU04 BVT, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU04 BVT is a 2004 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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