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YJ04 BHM

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,893 mi
Last recorded26,893 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 BHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 26,893 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 26,887 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles removed (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 24,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 21,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 20,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 19,849 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 15,874 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 15,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 10,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,080 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 8,132 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 3,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 3,349 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 BHM is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHM, 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 BHM registered?

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

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