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YJ04 VHA

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 36,323 miles

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,700 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 35,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 34,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted so it doesn't have a beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 30,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 26,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 26,065 miles

Central Front Lower Front exhaust downpipe clamp missing. Exhaust gases not leaking and pipe not loose.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower Gear selector lever worn.

Offside Lower Fairing broken at mounting point.

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust silencers fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 26,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Front exhaust downpipe clamp missing. Exhaust gases not leaking and pipe not loose.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Lower Gear selector lever worn.

Offside Lower Fairing broken at mounting point.

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust silencers fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 26,065 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear linkage worn

Fail 17 Oct 2014 25,658 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gear linkage worn

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,732 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 24,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,420 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,005 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 10,486 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 10,480 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,341 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 VHA is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHA, 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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YJ04 VHA is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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