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YJ04 BAW

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,733 mi
Last recorded18,733 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 BAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 18,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 18,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 17,881 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 17,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 17,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 16,476 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 16,125 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 5,466 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 15,785 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 4,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,824 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 13,763 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 11,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 11,848 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 2,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 9,608 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 9,582 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 7,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 7,668 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 7,287 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 7,287 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 6,356 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 6,356 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 4,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 3,228 miles

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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YJ04 BAW is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ04 BAW, 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 YJ04 BAW registered?

YJ04 BAW is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 BAW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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