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YK04 BWA

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,797 mi
Last recorded37,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 BWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,797 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 37,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 36,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,542 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 36,542 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 35,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 34,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,725 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,469 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,498 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 11,993 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 10,181 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 5,115 miles

horn poor

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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YK04 BWA is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YK04 BWA, 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 YK04 BWA registered?

YK04 BWA is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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