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BX05 ASV

2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,946 mi
Last recorded20,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ASV
MakeSuzuki
ModelDrz 400 Sm K5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 20,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to outer fork leg under cable clip . monitor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 18,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 18,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 8,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 5,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 5,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,519 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
608
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
reflector on motorcycle missing 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Direction indicators not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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BX05 ASV is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 9,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 ASV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 ASV is a 2005 Suzuki Drz 400 Sm K5, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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