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BX04 HKB

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,819 mi
Last recorded18,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 HKB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 18,819 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

chain guard missing

Fail 2 Jun 2026 18,819 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

chain guard missing

Pass 20 Jan 2023 18,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 17,873 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket carrier bearing has slight free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 17,871 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure lower engine bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fork yoke insecure Lower yoke bolt missing and others all loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play rear sprocket carrier (cush drive bearing) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 17,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 16,984 miles

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

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,438 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 9,442 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,817 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 19 Aug 2011 8,817 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 6,937 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 5,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,995 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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BX04 HKB is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX04 HKB, 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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BX04 HKB is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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