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WV56 LGE

2006 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K514,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 LGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 1000 Sz K5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,023 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 36,023 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 31,678 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly hidden by rear lamp (0.1 (b))

front brake lever needs lubricating

Fail 20 Apr 2023 31,646 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned the minimum distance between lamps is 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly hidden by rear lamp (0.1 (b))

front brake lever needs lubricating

Fail 16 Mar 2023 31,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 25,127 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 25,127 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,635 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 22,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,981 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 21,952 miles

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 19,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,780 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,943 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5?

Based on 1,546 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
918
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Headlamp aim too low 10
Horn not working 9
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WV56 LGE is a 2006 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,994 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 1000 Sz K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV56 LGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV56 LGE is a 2006 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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