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AY55 ZTF

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,804 mi
Last recorded60,804 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 60,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,984 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,617 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 55,617 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,690 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,957 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 39,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,150 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 7,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 6,735 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 5,520 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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AY55 ZTF 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 90%.

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 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 AY55 ZTF, 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

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What year was AY55 ZTF registered?

AY55 ZTF is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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