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LB55 MKK

2006 Suzuki SV1000

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,740 mi
Last recorded51,740 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki SV100015,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 MKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSV1000
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 51,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 51,670 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,995 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 50,123 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,402 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 44,599 miles

Offside Front bolt snapped in lower fork leg

Fail 20 May 2019 44,597 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bolt snapped in lower fork leg

Pass 24 May 2018 39,475 miles

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

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 33,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,851 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 18,909 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,849 miles

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

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

rear brake pedal siezed on footrest pivot

Pass 7 Jan 2009 4,655 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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LB55 MKK is a 2006 Suzuki SV1000 in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki SV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 15,350 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 LB55 MKK, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki SV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB55 MKK is a 2006 Suzuki SV1000, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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