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AV57 YKY

2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,664 mi
Last recorded18,664 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 18,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 18,499 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 18,493 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 17,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 17,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 17,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,713 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 14,207 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 9,563 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,563 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 7,986 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 5,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,997 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 3,327 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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AV57 YKY is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV57 YKY, 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 AV57 YKY registered?

AV57 YKY is a 2007 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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