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AP07 HVM

2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,016 mi
Last recorded24,016 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 HVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 24,016 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 24,012 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 21,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 17,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 15,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 13,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 13,724 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 6,362 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 3,301 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 1,751 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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AP07 HVM is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP07 HVM, 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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What year was AP07 HVM registered?

AP07 HVM is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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