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AE55 OBM

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,461 mi
Last recorded16,461 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 16,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 15,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 15,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 14,990 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 14,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

front brake disc loose on bobbins and faint cracks started to appear

front forks slightly corroded

only 50% of rear light working

suspension creeks when bounce tested

Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,680 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,579 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

front forks slightly corroded

only 50% of rear sidelight and brake light working

Fail 31 Jul 2017 14,566 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

only 50% of rear sidelight and brake light working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 11,889 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 11,874 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,561 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,059 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,371 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 7,366 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 6,925 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2010 6,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2008 6,036 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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AE55 OBM is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 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 AE55 OBM, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400SM is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 OBM is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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