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DRZ 4717

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Black Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,374 mi
Last recorded38,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM9,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 4717
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,107 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 37,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 36,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,089 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 36,089 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,463 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 35,463 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose front sprocket securing nut loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,173 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 28,208 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,999 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,639 miles

Chain guard missing

Daytime use only test carried out. Front and rear lights masked over.Indicators not fitted.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non standard front brake lever fitted that does not align centrally with master cylinder plunger.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,487 miles

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2010 19,487 miles

Offside 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)

Chain guard missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2009 1,449 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 1,449 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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DRZ 4717 is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Black with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 9,118 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 DRZ 4717, 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 21 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 DRZ 4717 registered?

DRZ 4717 is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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