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AE56 OBL

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,730 mi
Last recorded25,730 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 OBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,730 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 1 Nov 2022 25,730 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 25,722 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 25,716 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 22,010 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 22,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated pad missing inner (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 10 May 2019 18,414 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,576 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 14,576 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 12,483 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 12,483 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,136 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 8,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 7,329 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 7,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 6,534 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 6,508 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,439 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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AE56 OBL is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,630 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 AE56 OBL, 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 20 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 AE56 OBL registered?

AE56 OBL is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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