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YK05 CKU

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,926 mi
Last recorded26,926 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 CKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 26,926 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 24,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 23,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 21,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 21,073 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 20,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 20,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 19,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,795 miles

Front Tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jul 2017 19,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2016 19,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,959 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 18,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,026 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 18,026 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 10,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,506 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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YK05 CKU is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK05 CKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK05 CKU?

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What year was YK05 CKU registered?

YK05 CKU is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 10 July 2005.

Is YK05 CKU safe to buy?

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