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AY58 VCT

2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,808 mi
Last recorded15,808 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 VCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 15,808 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 15,756 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 14,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 13,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 10,808 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 10,560 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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AY58 VCT is a 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 8,270 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 AY58 VCT, 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 17 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 AY58 VCT registered?

AY58 VCT is a 2009 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is AY58 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 VCT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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