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BJ55 VNM

2005 Suzuki SV650

Black Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,484 mi
Last recorded19,484 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV65015,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV650
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 19,484 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 18,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 17,623 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 16,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak front fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pad low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 15,482 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 15,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 13,790 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 13,769 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,055 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 12,033 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 9,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,500 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 6,496 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 4,936 miles

Gear Selector is missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 4,922 miles

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Gear Selector is missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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BJ55 VNM is a 2005 Suzuki SV650 in Black with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ55 VNM, 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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What year was BJ55 VNM registered?

BJ55 VNM is a 2005 Suzuki SV650, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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