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YB05 GRU

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 GRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 37,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,309 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 36,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 29,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 29,505 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 11,680 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 9,884 miles

front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,099 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 8,099 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,374 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,946 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 2,297 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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YB05 GRU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB05 GRU, 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 YB05 GRU registered?

YB05 GRU is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 GRU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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