MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
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)
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))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400SM?
Based on 8,163 MOT tests across 858 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AE55 OBM registered?
AE55 OBM is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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