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EK05 EYJ

2005 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,873 mi
Last recorded37,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki SV100016,073 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 EYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 37,873 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) number plate light not working (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear brake pads less than 1mm (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2025 37,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 34,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 27,525 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 27,525 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 25,733 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering damper set very stiff

Fail 16 Jan 2021 25,733 miles

Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working Replace (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Steering damper set very stiff

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 24,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 24,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 20,937 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,923 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 8,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,681 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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EK05 EYJ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,073 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 EK05 EYJ, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK05 EYJ registered?

EK05 EYJ is a 2005 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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