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B4 BRV

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,996 mi
Last recorded22,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BRV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 22,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 22,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 22,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 22,399 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre low pressure

Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,634 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,204 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 21,201 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking on lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre very low on pressure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 20,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,204 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 20,177 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre only just on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

nut missing from gear change pedal

Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front near wear limit & out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre out of shape on edges (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,455 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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B4 BRV is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 B4 BRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 BRV registered?

B4 BRV is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is B4 BRV safe to buy?

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