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CU04 FBC

2004 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,297 mi
Last recorded25,297 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki SV100016,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 FBC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,297 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive With tight spots. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 25,178 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive With tight spots. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 24,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 24,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 24,051 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 22,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 22,096 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2017 19,912 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 18,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 18,904 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 12,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 10,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 10,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 8,565 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,565 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 8,565 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 8,547 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

clutch lever damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 2,757 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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CU04 FBC 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 75%.

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 CU04 FBC, 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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CU04 FBC is a 2004 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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