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AO55 WHW

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,565 mi
Last recorded18,565 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 18,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

handlebars out of line.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 8,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 7,613 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AO55 WHW is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 WHW, 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 AO55 WHW registered?

AO55 WHW is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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