2004 Suzuki SV 650 SK3 0.6L Petrol · CU04 FME

The Suzuki SV 650 SK3 passed its most recent MOT on 12 September 2022 at 11,730 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it in a roadworthy state on paper at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available record, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures logged on 5 and 12 September 2022 that carried no recorded defects, suggesting presentation or paperwork issues rather than mechanical faults. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally light use for a 2004 machine. In the 12 months to 8 September 2021 the bike covered 362 miles to reach 11,369, then added just 361 miles by the September 2022 tests at 11,730. Over 22 years this averages roughly 533 miles per year. Such low accumulation implies long standing periods, though the sparse four-entry history gives limited insight into earlier care. A buyer should physically verify the bike given its near-four-year gap since the last test and current date of 8 July 2026. Prolonged storage at low mileage typically degrades rubber suspension bushes, fork seals, and tyre sidewalls, while brake calipers and discs may seize or corrode from disuse. The clean MOT advisories mean no structural rust, exhaust, or drivetrain concerns were flagged, but standing fluid and perished consumables remain latent risks. A pre-purchase check should confirm brake binding, coolant condition, and chassis integrity before road use.