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DV56 MWL

2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

9,250 mi
Last recorded9,250 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM8,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 MWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400SM
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 9,250 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 9,179 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 9,179 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively front & rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 8,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 7,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 7,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 6,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 6,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 5,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 5,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 4,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 4,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 3,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 3,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 3,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 3,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 2,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 2,294 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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DV56 MWL is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 8,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV56 MWL, 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 20 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 DV56 MWL registered?

DV56 MWL is a 2006 Suzuki DR-Z400SM, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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