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AE04 BYC

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,155 mi
Last recorded15,155 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 BYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 14,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,996 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,370 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 12,631 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 11,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 10,907 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 9,488 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 7,749 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 6,656 miles

rear number plate size on lower limit advise replace

Fail 14 May 2009 6,656 miles

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

rear number plate size on lower limit advise replace

uneven wear at front tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 6,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,268 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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AE04 BYC is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AE04 BYC, 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 AE04 BYC registered?

AE04 BYC is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is AE04 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 BYC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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