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BG05 BWC

2005 Suzuki SV650

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,991 mi
Last recorded45,991 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 45,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,508 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 41,950 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

exhaust nisey

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,165 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,165 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,827 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))

exhaust damaged and slight blow

Fail 22 Aug 2016 32,827 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

exhaust damaged and slight blow

Pass 4 Aug 2015 27,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,512 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,882 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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BG05 BWC is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG05 BWC, 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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BG05 BWC is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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