Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 car check
Is the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 reliable? We analysed 1,318 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include roller brake test indicates a binding brake, wheel bearings have excessive free play and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Drz 400 SK5.
Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Drz 400 SK5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 489 | 87.1% | 4,982 | 7,852 | 11,868 |
| 2005 | 728 | 85.0% | 3,706 | 7,257 | 13,032 |
| 2004 | 67 | 88.1% | 4,554 | 5,059 | 9,852 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Last?
Based on 129 Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Drz 400 SK5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.1% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
85.0% MOT pass rate from 728 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 67 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 THIS CAR | 86.1% | 1,318 | 7,568 mi | 22 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 3008 Active Premium Bluehdi Ss | 87.5% | 530 | 34,961 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 1,318 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 are roller brake test indicates a binding brake (7 recorded failures), wheel bearings have excessive free play (6), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 owner drives around 385 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Drz 400 SK5 models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.