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DX05 NCC

2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S

Yellow Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,651 mi
Last recorded8,651 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S5,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 NCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelDR-Z400S
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 8,651 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No lights at time test

Pass 16 May 2022 8,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 7,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Slight play in suspension linkage

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 7,529 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 7,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 6,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 6,421 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2012 5,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 5,823 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2009
Fail 4 Aug 2009

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 5,954 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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DX05 NCC is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S in Yellow with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX05 NCC, 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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What year was DX05 NCC registered?

DX05 NCC is a 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400S, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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