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BP04 ZSV

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 ZSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 56,125 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 56,125 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 54,979 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 53,023 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 50,255 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 50,255 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 49,444 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 49,435 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 48,688 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,391 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 47,381 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 35% (1.2.1 (e))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned less than 24cm apart (4.4.3 (a))

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

high and low beam swapped on switch

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,217 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,217 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 45,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,837 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,213 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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BP04 ZSV is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP04 ZSV, 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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BP04 ZSV is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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