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BT05 EJK

2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5

Red Petrol 645cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,287 mi
Last recorded25,287 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K515,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSv 650 K5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine645cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 25,287 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Both sides of axle (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both fork Stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 23,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,425 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 15,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,979 miles

Rear tyre valve stem cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 160/60-ZR17 Angel worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust noisy

Fail 8 Jun 2018 12,971 miles

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

Rear tyre valve stem cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 160/60-ZR17 Angel worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2017 11,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 6,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 6,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 5,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 4,947 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 4,441 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,054 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 3,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 1,806 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Sv 650 K5?

Based on 2,200 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
937
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Horn not working 9
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BT05 EJK is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5 in Red with a 645cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 15,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Sv 650 K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 EJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Sv 650 K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Sv 650 K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT05 EJK registered?

BT05 EJK is a 2005 Suzuki Sv 650 K5, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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