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CN55 JAU

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,487 mi
Last recorded7,487 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S5,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 JAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 7,487 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 7,168 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 6,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 5,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 5,770 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 5,770 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Dipswitch missing, wired for dip beam only. (4.1.3 (b))

Front Tyre is unsuitable No ' E' mark. Sidewall marking ' NHS '. (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight binding of front brake.

Pass 30 May 2019 5,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 5,540 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 4,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 4,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

vehicle tested for daytime use only

Pass 15 Aug 2015 4,543 miles

This Vehicle Is Tested For Daytime Use Only

Pass 28 Jul 2012 3,717 miles

DAYTIME USE ONLY

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 154 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

daytime use mot

Fail 17 Oct 2009

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 502 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DR-Z400S?

Based on 32,719 MOT tests across 3,084 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 450
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 339
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 248
Tyre is unsuitable 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
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CN55 JAU is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 5,718 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-Z400S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN55 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DR-Z400S typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki DR-Z400S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN55 JAU is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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