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AY54 BYA

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,093 mi
Last recorded35,093 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 BYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 35,093 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 35,093 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No travel in rear suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect No travel in front forks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light in wrong place (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,139 miles

Front Lower Front brake hose not secured to the mudguard, brackets missing

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Chromed tube finish slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 31,911 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Front brake hose not secured to the mudguard, brackets missing

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Chromed tube finish slightly damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear suspension travel reduced/too stiff

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 30,717 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 30,449 miles

Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,979 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 26,837 miles

After market silencers fitted with baffles

Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 26,685 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 26,100 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,689 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,165 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 22,845 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,133 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,433 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,433 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 16,939 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,995 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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AY54 BYA is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AY54 BYA, 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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AY54 BYA is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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