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WX54 DMZ

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,872 mi
Last recorded27,872 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 DMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 27,872 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 27,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 27,685 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 27,490 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre worn unevan

Pass 9 Aug 2022 27,290 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 27,290 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 26,925 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive chain dry

Fail 12 May 2021 26,925 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive chain dry

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 26,657 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,759 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 25,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,873 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 22,873 miles

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

Clutch master cylinder leaking

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,768 miles

Clutch master cylinder is leaking

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,380 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear swinging arm slight play

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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WX54 DMZ is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 16,715 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 WX54 DMZ, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX54 DMZ registered?

WX54 DMZ is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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