2005 Suzuki SV 1000 SZ K5 1.0L Petrol · PL05 KUG
2005 Suzuki SV 1000 SZ K5 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 44,315 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SV 1000 SZ K5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL05 KUG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 44,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL05 KUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Sv 1000 Sz K5 (PL05 KUG) between July 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Lower Suspension component likely to fail Lower rear shock bearing failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
PL05 KUG Mileage History
- 04/07/200814,487 mi
- 17/07/200918,566 mi+4,079 mi
- 23/07/201022,058 mi+3,492 mi
- 06/08/201125,442 mi+3,384 mi
- 03/08/201226,895 mi+1,453 mi
- 30/08/201331,986 mi+5,091 mi
- 04/08/201432,204 mi+218 mi
- 17/08/201534,490 mi+2,286 mi
- 20/08/201534,990 mi+500 mi
- 20/01/201735,983 mi+993 mi
- 22/05/201836,371 mi+388 mi
- 29/05/201836,371 mi
- 02/10/201936,381 mi+10 mi
- 09/10/201936,381 mi
- 21/10/202036,383 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202036,383 mi
- 19/02/202237,992 mi+1,609 mi
- 26/02/202237,995 mi+3 mi
- 19/04/202340,467 mi+2,472 mi
- 06/04/202441,700 mi+1,233 mi
- 25/05/202441,706 mi+6 mi
- 17/06/202543,296 mi+1,590 mi
- 17/06/202543,296 mi
- 10/06/202644,315 mi+1,019 mi
Average of roughly 1,663 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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