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YJ05 OGV

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,752 mi
Last recorded30,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 OGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 30,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,392 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 24,179 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,554 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 23,554 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,197 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 23,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,711 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in rear suspension lower link (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,238 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,238 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,371 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 17,371 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,494 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,494 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 14,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2012 10,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 9,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 6,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 4,407 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 4,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2008 3,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 3,154 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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YJ05 OGV is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 YJ05 OGV, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 OGV registered?

YJ05 OGV is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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