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YK54 AOW

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,884 mi
Last recorded55,884 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 AOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,884 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust rear can. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front exhaust clamp rotted off, but not leaking at this position.

no side light fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 55,884 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs excessively worn and pitted, also badly warped with badly worn rivets. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no visible beam pattern. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps if it was working would be showing white light to rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly loose exhaust rear can. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front exhaust clamp rotted off, but not leaking at this position.

front tyre pressure very low

no side light fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2015 48,391 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

engine oil level appears low in sight glass,advise to check when cold

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,141 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 35,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,493 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 22,460 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 9,369 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki SV650?

Based on 176,678 MOT tests across 15,165 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
15,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,801
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,626
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,449
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,234
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,092
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YK54 AOW is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 15,826 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 SV650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK54 AOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SV650 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki SV650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK54 AOW is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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