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AE07 CTY

2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,061 mi
Last recorded27,061 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 CTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 27,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 27,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 27,008 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 26,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 26,664 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 26,664 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,011 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 26,005 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 21,142 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 17,778 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Rear swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Apr 2015 16,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 12,375 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 12,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,303 miles

Direction Indicators Permanently disconnected at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2012 9,628 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 9,628 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,040 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 9,040 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,622 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?

Based on 8,163 MOT tests across 858 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
580
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
reflector on motorcycle missing 81
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 27
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AE07 CTY is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 9,207 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 DR-Z400SM fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE07 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400SM typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE07 CTY is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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