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BX04 UBY

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,250 mi
Last recorded37,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 UBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear direction indicator insecure

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

Rear position lamp slightly insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2016 37,250 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. forks (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear direction indicator insecure

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

Rear position lamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,369 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 34,369 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 31,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,088 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 10,953 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 UBY is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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